Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish that’s loved for its tender, marinated chicken and vibrant spices. Traditionally, it’s cooked on a vertical rotisserie, but you can achieve delicious results at home using an oven or grill. Here’s a recipe to make Chicken Shawarma:
Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Chopped lettuce
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh parsley or cilantro