Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Marinated chicken served with garlic sauce and pita.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken
Garlic Sauce
Pita Bread
Optional Toppings
Method
Marinated Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and plain yogurt. Mix well to create a smooth marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- 3
Garlic Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Garlic Sauce
In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine garlic cloves, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Blend or whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Pita Bread
- 5
Warm the Pita
Lightly toast the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet for a few minutes until warm and soft.
Serve
- 6
Assemble the Shawarma
To serve, place some sliced chicken on a warm pita, drizzle with garlic sauce, and top with optional toppings such as fresh parsley, diced tomato, and cucumber. Roll up the pita and enjoy!