### Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This easy chicken shawarma recipe is perfect for a delicious, homemade Middle Eastern-inspired meal. The recipe involves marinating the chicken with a blend of spices and yogurt, then cooking it to perfection. Serve it with pita bread, fresh veggies, and a tangy sauce for an authentic experience.
#### Ingredients:
**For the Chicken Marinade:**
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt(curd)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic-chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika/chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional for extra spice)
**For the Sauce:**
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic- chopped
- Salt to taste
**For Serving:**
- Pita bread or flatbread or chapathi
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Pickles
- Hot sauce (optional)
#### Instructions:
1. **Marinate the Chicken:**
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and all the spices.
- Add the chicken thighs or breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for best flavor.
2. **Cook the Chicken:**
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it.
- Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken on medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
3. **Prepare the Sauce:**
- In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth and well combined.
4. **Assemble the Shawarma:**
- Warm the pita bread or flatbread or chapathi
- Spread a generous amount of the yogurt-tahini sauce on each piece of bread.
- Add a portion of the sliced chicken on top of the sauce.
- Top with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, parsley, pickles, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
- Fold the bread over the fillings to create a wrap or serve open-faced.
#### Tips:
- For an even more authentic flavor, try adding a touch of sumac to the marinade.
- Leftover chicken shawarma can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
Enjoy your homemade chicken shawarma!😁😄
🤤🤤🤤..looks yummy
ReplyDeleteYummy 😋 What a fantastic meal!🤗
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