Marinated chicken or beef, slow-cooked and served with garlic sauce and pita.

In a bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken or beef, ensuring it's well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Marinate the Meat

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the marinated meat on a baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender. For extra flavor, you can grill or pan-sear it for a few minutes after baking.

Cook the Meat

While the meat is cooking, prepare the pita bread by warming it up in a skillet or oven. Have garlic sauce and fresh vegetables ready for serving.

Prepare the Pita and Sauce

Slice the cooked meat thinly. Place it in the warm pita bread, top with garlic sauce and fresh vegetables. Wrap it up and serve immediately.

Assemble the Shawarma

Chicken thighs or beef sirloin

Yogurt

Olive oil

shawarma

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