Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma

Name: Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Chicken Marinade Ingredients; 1 kilogram of boneless chicken thighs; 1 cup of plain yogurt; 1/4 cup of vinegar; 3-4 cloves of garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon of pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon of chilli powder; Garlic Sauce Ingredients; 1 large potato; 4-6 cloves of garlic; 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons of yogurt; 1 tablespoon of fresh cream; 1 tablespoon of tahini sauce or use the same amount of sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon of vinegar/lemon juice; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 2 teaspoons of chilli powder red (depending on your spice quotient); Pickled Vegetable Ingredients; 2 beetroots; 2 carrots; 2 cucumbers; 2 cups water; 2 chillies; 2 tablespoons of salt; 1 tablespoon of sugar; 2 teaspoons of vinegar

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h

I dared to make the much-adored Middle Eastern chicken shawarma last week. The shawarma is a Middle-Eastern roll of lamb/beef/chicken that can be eaten on the go. The meat comes wrapped in pita bread (called khubz in Arabic) with delicious garlic sauce, French fries and pickled veggies. For those who haven't tried it, it's a must-have! I was inspired by my friend Nafisa to make the shawarma from scratch and hunt around for the perfect recipes. And, I made it for the in-law family last week.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:53:22 GMT