Description
Delicious homemade chicken shawarma with a flavorful marinade and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita bread or flatbreads
- 1 cup garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Sliced tomatoes (for serving)
- Sliced cucumbers (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs and coat well with the marinade. Marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and browned.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Warm the pita or flatbreads in a pan or oven until pliable.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced chicken in warmed pita, drizzling with garlic sauce, and topping with parsley, sliced tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize your toppings based on preference.
- For extra flavor, try adding pickles or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg