Description
This Chicken Shawarma recipe brings the authentic taste of Middle Eastern street food to your kitchen. Marinated in a blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and served in flatbreads with fresh toppings and a creamy yoghurt sauce, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets
1 large garlic clove minced
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 clove garlic crushed
1 tsp cumin
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper
4 – 5 flatbreads
Sliced lettuce
Tomato slices
Red onion finely sliced
Cheese shredded
Hot sauce of choice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill or oven to high heat. Grill or bake the marinated chicken for about 20-30 minutes or until cooked through, turning halfway to ensure even cooking.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix together Greek yoghurt, crushed garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to prepare the yoghurt sauce.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- To serve, place the sliced chicken in flatbreads and top with sliced lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheese if using, and a drizzle of hot sauce. Add the yoghurt sauce for extra creaminess.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the cayenne pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate for longer to deepen the flavors. Serve with a side of pickles for added tang.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap filling
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Middle Eastern, marinade, flatbreads, yoghurt sauce, grilled chicken