Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Marinated chicken, grilled and served with garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Garlic Sauce
To Serve
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
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.
- 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, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 75°C/165°F).
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Preparing the Garlic Sauce
- 6
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and water. Stir until smooth and well combined. Season with salt to taste.
Assembling the Shawarma
- 7
Slice the Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
- 8
Prepare Pitas
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
- 9
