Chicken Shawarma With Garlic Sauce & Pickled Veg

Name: Chicken Shawarma With Garlic Sauce & Pickled Veg
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2.2 pounds boneless chicken thighs; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3-4 cloves garlic (crushed); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 1 piece star anise; 3-4 whole cloves; 1 large lemon (juiced); 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola oil, for frying the chicken); 6 pita breads (for serving); 1 large potato (approximately 250g / 9oz, peeled); 4-6 cloves garlic; 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (double cream); 1 tablespoon tahini sauce (or use the same amount of sesame seeds); 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons red chilli powder (depending on your spice quotient); 2 large beetroots; 2 large carrots; 2 large cucumbers; 2 cups water; 2 small chillies; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons vinegar

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

This homemade chicken shawarma features yogurt-marinated chicken thighs loaded with warm spices, paired with a creamy potato-garlic sauce and tangy quick-pickled vegetables. It's the ultimate pita wrap that rivals your favourite takeaway — and it's surprisingly simple to pull together at home.

Updated at: Tue, 19 May 2026 00:11:14 GMT