Succulent, marinated chicken, slow-roasted to perfection, wrapped in soft pita bread, and loaded with fresh veggies, creamy garlic sauce, and zesty pickles—every bite of Chicken Shawarma is a burst of irresistible flavors!
This Middle Eastern classic is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly spiced, tender, and juicy, it’s a must-try for every food lover!
Try this easy recipe. When I made chicken shawarma at home I made mayo sauce instead of tahini sauce. Mayo sauce also tastes great.
Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Author: Admin
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For Chicken
- Chicken 200 gm (cubed)
- Yogurt 4 teaspoons
- Salt ½ teaspoon or to taste
- Crushed red chili 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder ½ teaspoon
- Lemon juice 2 teaspoons
- Oil 2 teaspoons
For Pickle
- Cucumber 1 small (Julienned)
- Capsicum 1 small (Julienned)
- Cabbage 6-8 leaves (Julienne)
- White vinegar ½ cup
For Mayo Sauce
- Mayonnaise ½ cup
- Yogurt 4 teaspoons
- Chili garlic sauce 2 teaspoons
For Tahni Sauce
Instructions
- Combine chicken with other ingredients and leave for 15 minutes. Then heat grill pan, grease with oil, put the chicken and cook. When chicken is done break it into small pieces.
- If you don’t have a grill pan, heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned and done.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine mayo sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Assembling
Heat up pita bread on Tawa, place on butter paper; place chicken on one side of bread, top with salad and sauces. Now roll it.
Serve warm.
