Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Inspired by Olives
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Toum • Pickles • Tomato • Mixed greens • Feta • Naan bread

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, mix together minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Shawarma

    Warm the naan bread in a skillet or microwave. Spread a generous amount of toum on each piece of naan. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, mixed greens, crumbled feta, and pickles. Roll or fold the naan to enclose the filling.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the chicken shawarma warm, with additional toum on the side if desired.

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