Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe
Make Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
For the Tahini Sauce
For the Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Let the Chicken Rest
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Making the Tahini Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix tahini, minced garlic, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more water if necessary.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Take a piece of pita bread or flatbread and layer with sliced cucumbers, diced tomato, red onion, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 7
Serve
Wrap the sandwich and serve immediately, or secure with a toothpick for easy eating.
