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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Inspired by The Syrian Kitchen
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Marinated chicken, slow-cooked and served with garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade

For the Garlic Sauce

For Serving

Method

Marinating the Chicken

1

Prepare the Marinade

In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

2

Marinate the Chicken

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Ensure that each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Cooking the Chicken

3

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

4

Cook the Chicken

Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden color. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Making the Garlic Sauce

5

Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and water. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Serving the Shawarma

6

Assemble the Shawarma

Slice the cooked chicken and place it in pita bread. Top with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.

7

Drizzle with Garlic Sauce

Generously drizzle the garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the pita.

8

Serve and Enjoy

Serve the chicken shawarma warm with extra garlic sauce on the side.