Shawarma is a delicious Middle Eastern dish that typically features marinated meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, then shaved off and served in a wrap or on a plate with various accompaniments. Here’s a recipe for a homemade version of chicken shawarma that you can easily prepare in your kitchen:
Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Marinade:
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, but thighs are more traditional and flavorful)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Warm pita bread or flatbreads
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Chopped lettuce
- Pickled turnips or pickles
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Sliced red onions
- Hummus (optional)