Chicken Shawarma Arabic Style
About this recipe
Chicken Shawarma Arabic Style is a delicious and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Middle Eastern street food right to your kitchen. This recipe features marinated chicken cooked to perfection and wrapped in a tortilla with fresh veggies and a creamy shawarma sauce.
The marinade is key here, combining yogurt and a mix of spices that not only tenderizes the chicken but also infuses it with rich flavors. Plus, the homemade shawarma sauce adds a creamy, nutty element that perfectly complements the spices.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 2 chicken fillets, which should be well coated in the marinade.
- You can use 1 tsp of onion powder, but it's optional if you prefer to skip it.
- For the shawarma sauce, you'll need 2 tbsp of sesame seeds (white til) blended with other ingredients.
Tips from Recipes of the world’s video
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor; longer is even better.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked over medium heat until golden brown on both sides for the best texture.
- When assembling the shawarma, spread chill garlic sauce on the tortilla before adding the chicken and salad ingredients.
Good to know
- How long should I marinate the chicken?
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or longer for better flavor.
- What can I use instead of onion powder?
- Onion powder is optional, so you can skip it if you prefer.
- What type of tortilla should I use?
- The recipe calls for 3 tortillas, but the type isn't specified; you can use your favorite.
- How do I prepare the shawarma sauce?
- Blend sesame seeds, garlic cloves, vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper powder, oregano, and olive oil until smooth.
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The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare the marinade by mixing yogurt, salt, red chilli powder, onion powder (if using), cumin powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, garlic powder, dry coriander powder, cinnamon powder, red chilli flakes, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
- 2
Add the chicken fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for better flavor).
- 3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the shawarma sauce by blending sesame seeds, garlic cloves, vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper powder, oregano, and olive oil until smooth.
- 4
Chop the bell peppers, slice the onions, and prepare the lettuce or Chinese cabbage and pickled gherkins for the salad.
- 5
Cook the marinated chicken in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown on both sides.
- 6
Once cooked, slice the chicken into strips.
- 7
To assemble the shawarma, take a tortilla, spread some chill garlic sauce, add the cooked chicken, salad ingredients, and drizzle with shawarma sauce. Roll it up and serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The marination time is inferred as at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Recipes of the world’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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