Chicken shawarma is a Levantine dish of roasted chicken, seasoned with spices, wrapped in pita bread or flatbread. The dish is popular in many Middle Eastern countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 10-12 pita breads
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
Method
- In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, paprika, cumin, sumac, garlic powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill.
- To assemble, spread a layer of tahini sauce on each pita bread, then top with chicken, yoghurt, cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.
Potential changes & improvements
You could also use chicken breast or chicken drumsticks in this recipe. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
What other food it works well with
Chicken shawarma goes well with rice, salads, and pickles.
Common Mistakes
Some common mistakes when making chicken shawarma include using too much spice, not grilling the chicken long enough, and not warming the pita breads before assembling.
Nutritional Information
Chicken shawarma is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal. Each serving contains approximately:
- 300 calories
- 30 grams of protein
- 10 grams of carbohydrates
- 10 grams of fat
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens:
- Chicken
- Lemon juice
- Parsley
- Pita bread
- Tahini sauce
- Yoghurt
- Cucumber
- Tomatoes
- Onions