Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Marinated chicken wrapped in pita with garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Garlic Sauce
Wrap
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Garlic Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed. Set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- 4
Assembling the Wrap
- 5
Prepare the Wraps
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
- 6
Assemble the Shawarma
Place sliced chicken, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and chopped parsley onto the warm pita bread. Drizzle garlic sauce over the top.
- 7
Serve
Roll up the pita, wrap it tightly, and serve immediately with extra garlic sauce on the side.
