Shareable Shawarma Meal Recipe
Share our most popular dish with your family! A family portion of chicken shawarma, salad, hummus, rice, garlic sauce and grilled pita serves 3-4
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Ingredients
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Chicken Shawarma
Salad
Hummus
Rice
Garlic Sauce
Grilled Pita
Method
Chicken Shawarma
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Salad
- 3
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss together gently.
- 4
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
Hummus
- 5
Rice
- 6
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine long-grain rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Garlic Sauce
- 7
Make the Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Grilled Pita
- 8
Grill the Pita
Brush each piece of pita bread with olive oil. Grill on medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until warm and slightly charred.