Chicken Shawarma
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By Stacey Elizabeth
Chicken Shawarma
7 steps
Prep:3h 20minCook:15min
Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:51:33 GMT
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Ingredients
5 servings
The Marinade

1garlic clove
large, minced, small cloves

1 Tbspground coriander

1 Tbspground cumin

1 Tbspground cardamon

1 tspground cayenne pepper
reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy

2 tspsmoked paprika

2 tspsalt

black pepper

2 Tbsplemon juice

3 Tbspolive oil
The Yogurt Sauce
For Serving

4flatbreads
Lebanese or pita bread orhomemade soft flatbreads

lettuce
▢Sliced, cos or iceberg
▢Tomato slices

onion
finely sliced
▢Cheese
shredded, optional
▢Hot sauce
optional
Instructions
Step 1
Marinade chicken – Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal, the massage from the outside with your hands to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).
Step 2
Yogurt Sauce – Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).
Step 3
Preheat stove or BBQ – Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon over medium high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ hotplate/grills with oil and heat to medium high. (See notes for baking)
Step 4
Cook chicken – Place chicken in the skillet or on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).
Step 5
Rest – Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce (or dairy free Tahini sauce from this recipe).
Step 7
To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and smear with Yoghurt Sauce. Top with a bit of lettuce and tomato and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!
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