Dinner

Shawarma

Name: Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1445 min
Total time: 1460 min
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken thighs; 1 tbs coriander; 1 tbs cumin; 1 tbs cardamom; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tbs lemon, juiced; 3 tbs olive oil; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 garlic; 1 tsp cumin; lemon, juiced, Splash; lettuce, sliced, Sliced; tomato, sliced, Sliced; 6 pita bread

Egyptian-style chicken shawarma with warmly spiced grilled chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pita bread.

24 hr 20 min
620 kcal
Egyptian

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag or bowl.
Step 2:
Add the chicken and use your hands to make sure each piece is coated.
Step 3:
If using a ziplock bag, close the bag and massage it to disperse the rub over each piece of chicken.
Step 4:
Marinate overnight or for up to 24 hours.
24 h
Step 5:
Combine the yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Step 6:
Cover the yogurt sauce and refrigerate until needed; it will keep for 3 days in the fridge.
Step 7:
Heat a grill or BBQ, or a large heavy-based pan on the stove, over medium-high heat.
Step 8:
Do not oil the grill because the marinade contains oil and the thigh fillets have fat; oil the hotplate or grill only if desired.
Step 9:
Place the chicken on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely charred.
4–5 min
Step 10:
Turn the chicken and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes.
3–4 min
Step 11:
Remove the chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil.
Step 12:
Set the chicken aside to rest for 5 minutes.
5 min
Step 13:
Slice the chicken and pile it onto a platter alongside the pita breads, lettuce, tomato, and yogurt sauce.
Step 14:
To make a wrap, spread yogurt sauce over a piece of pita bread.
Step 15:
Top with lettuce, tomato, and chicken shawarma.
Step 16:
Roll up and enjoy.