Description
Enjoy an authentic Chicken Shawarma experience at home with this easy recipe! Flavorful marinated chicken and a creamy garlic sauce are wrapped in warm flatbreads for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs (500g / 1lb 1oz): Cut into strips for optimal flavor absorption.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (2 tbsp / 30ml): For marinating and richness.
- Lemon Juice (1 tbsp / 15ml + 1 tsp / 5ml): Brightens flavors.
- Garlic (5 cloves total): Minced and crushed for marinade and sauce.
- Ground Cumin (1 tsp / 5g): Earthy base for the spice blend.
- Ground Coriander (1 tsp / 5g): Citrusy and sweet note.
- Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5g): Smoky depth of flavor.
- Ground Turmeric (½ tsp / 2g): Golden color and earthy flavor.
- Ground Cinnamon (½ tsp / 2g): Warmth and sweetness.
- Ground Cardamom (¼ tsp / 0.5g): Floral aroma and flavor.
- Sumac (1 tsp / 5g): Tangy, lemony spice.
- Sea Salt (½ tsp / 2g + ¼ tsp / 1g): Enhances flavors.
- Black Pepper (¼ tsp / 0.5g): Subtle heat.
- Flatbreads (4 large ≈ 30cm / 12-inch): Pita or lavash.
- Plain Full-Fat Yogurt (120g / ½ cup): Base for the garlic sauce.
- Vegetable Oil (2 tbsp / 30ml): Emulsifies the garlic sauce.
- Pomegranate Molasses (2 tbsp / 30ml): Sweet and tart syrup.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (2 tbsp / 15g): Nutty flavor and crunch.
- Fresh Parsley (¼ cup / 15g): Herbaceous garnish.
- Pickled Turnips (¼ cup / 30g): Tangy and crunchy accompaniment.
- Pickled Red Onions (¼ cup / 30g): Vibrant color and tangy bite.
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Whisk marinade ingredients and coat chicken strips.
- Refrigerate: Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- Prepare Sauce: Blend garlic and salt into a paste, then slowly drizzle in oil.
- Finish Sauce: Add lemon juice and yogurt to the garlic-oil emulsion.
- Roast Chicken: Spread chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes.
- Warm Flatbreads: Heat flatbreads on a skillet or in the microwave.
- Assemble Wraps: Spread sauce, layer chicken, and add toppings.
- Roll & Slice: Roll tightly and slice diagonally.
Notes
For a more authentic flavor, don’t skip the pomegranate molasses and pickled turnips. Marinating the chicken for longer enhances tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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