Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe
Wrapped in warm bread with pickled onions and a side of yogurt
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Pickled Onions
Yogurt Sauce
Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
Pickled Onions
- 3
Prepare the Pickling Mixture
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- 4
Yogurt Sauce
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Cook the Chicken
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Warm the pita bread or flatbreads. Lay down some shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber on the bread. Top with sliced chicken and pickled onions. Drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- 8
Serve
Wrap the sandwiches and serve with any remaining yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.