Authentic Chicken Shawarma Recipe
About this recipe
Chicken shawarma is a beloved Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken that's cooked to perfection and served in warm bread with fresh toppings. This recipe from Samina Food Story brings the authentic flavors of shawarma right to your kitchen, ensuring that you won't want to buy it from a restaurant again.
With a combination of spices, sauces, and fresh vegetables, this homemade version is not only delicious but also allows you to control the ingredients, making it a healthier option for your family.
Ingredient notes
- For the yogurt, homemade is preferred but store-bought works too.
- You can substitute the garlic with garlic paste if needed, using 1 teaspoon.
Tips from Samina Food Story’s video
- Marinating the chicken for 30 minutes is optional, but it enhances the flavor.
- Cook the chicken on low heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- When preparing the sauces, the thickness should be checked to ensure they spread well on the shawarma.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4-5 servings.
- Can I skip marinating the chicken?
- Yes, marinating the chicken is optional; you can cook it directly.
- What type of bread can I use for the shawarma?
- You can use store-bought or homemade shawarma bread.
- How long should I cook the chicken?
- Cook the marinated chicken for 10-12 minutes on low heat.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Samina Food Story: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Mix the chicken with yogurt, vinegar, crushed red chili, Tikka masala, black pepper, cumin powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes (optional).
- 3
Prepare the red chili sauce by soaking crushed red chili in vinegar for 15 minutes.
- 4
Blend the soaked chili with garlic to make a paste.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, sesame seeds, cooking oil, oregano, and a pinch of salt to make the white sauce.
- 6
Heat a pan and add 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
- 7
Cook the marinated chicken in the pan for 10-12 minutes on low heat, turning occasionally.
- 8
Once cooked, shred the chicken into small pieces.
- 9
Prepare the salad by mixing sliced onion, tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper in a bowl.
- 10
Warm the shawarma bread in a pan with a little oil.
- 11
Assemble the shawarma by spreading the red chili sauce and white sauce on the bread, adding chicken, and topping with salad.
- 12
Wrap the shawarma tightly and serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated quantities for spices and sauces based on common usage.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Samina Food Story’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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