Shawarma Recipe
Marinated chicken served with garlic sauce and pita.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken
Garlic Sauce
Serving
Method
Marinated Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until combined.
- 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 better flavor.
- 3
- 4
Slice the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
Garlic Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serving
- 6
Assemble the Shawarma
Warm the pita bread slightly in a pan or microwave. On each pita, place a generous amount of sliced chicken, top with fresh vegetables, and drizzle with garlic sauce.
- 7
Serve
Fold the pita around the fillings and serve immediately while warm.
