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two Shawarma wraps at the table

Authentic Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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  • Author: Wafa Shami
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Description

This authentic chicken shawarma recipe is a great recipe that the whole family will love. This stovetop grilled marinated chicken with homemade shawarma seasoning takes me back to what I grew up eating in my own home town Ramallah.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless breast chicken thinly cut
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt

Instructions

  1. Place spices, yogurt, lemon and olive oil together in a bowl and mix well together.
  2. Cut breast chicken into thin slices and add to the mixture, integrate everything well together, and let it marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight.
  3. Heat skillet on medium-high and place chicken.
  4. Grill chicken on both sides until it's fully cooked.
  5. Once grilled slice chicken into thinly sliced pieces, similar to shaved shawarma.
  6. To serve, on the top of flat bread add chicken shawarma, cabbage, pickles, sliced onions with sumac, then drizzle tahini sauce.

Notes

  • If you use beef or lamb you may want to marinate for a longer time or overnight, lamb will take longer to tenderize.
  • If you prefer to bake chicken you can use a baking sheet instead of grilling skillet.
  • Store leftover chicken in an airtight container, it can last up to 3 days in the fridge.
  • If you use boneless chicken breast I highly recommend cutting the breast into smaller thinner pieces so the chicken will cook faster.
  • No need to grease your pan or skillet since the chicken has olive oil in the marinade.
  • You can use a cooking thermometer to make sure the chicken is fully cooked.