Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Marinated chicken cooked on a vertical spit, served with garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Garlic Sauce
Serving
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Preheat your grill or vertical spit. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and skewer onto the spit. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the spit and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Garlic Sauce Preparation
- 5
Assemble the Shawarma
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread slightly on the grill or in a pan.
- 7
Assemble the Shawarma
Place sliced chicken onto the pita, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Drizzle with garlic sauce.
- 8
Serve
Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.
