Shawarma Recipe
Pressed sandwich with seasoned meats or vegetarian options.
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Ingredients
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Shawarma Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is resting, prepare the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and parsley. Mix them in a bowl.
- 4
Slice the Chicken
Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips.
- 5
Assemble the Shawarma
Take a piece of pita bread, spread tahini sauce on it, add the sliced chicken, and top with the vegetable mixture and a drizzle of lemon juice. Wrap the pita around the filling.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce on the side.
