Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Marinated chicken served with garlic sauce and pita.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Shawarma Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Add Chicken to Marinade
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 3
- 4
Slice the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- 5
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or wrap in aluminum foil and place in the oven for a few minutes.
- 6
Assemble the Shawarma
Place slices of chicken in the warm pita bread. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce on the side.
