Shawarma Recipe Homemade: Taste Authentic Flavor Today!
A delicious homemade shawarma recipe that brings authentic flavors to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or flatbreads for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) for garnish
- Yogurt or tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread or flatbreads with fresh vegetables and your choice of sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with marinated tofu or mushrooms.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
- Serve with pickles for an extra tangy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg