Authentic Chicken Shawarma Recipes

CHICKEN SHAWARMA (MIDDLE EASTERN)

Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern) image

Recipe video above. The smell when this is cooking is outrageous! The marinade is very quick to prepare and the chicken can be frozen in the marinade, then defrosted prior to cooking. Best cooked on the outdoor grill / BBQ, but I usually make it on the stove. Serve with Yogurt Sauce (provided) or the Tahini sauce in this recipe. Add a simple salad and flatbread laid out on a large platter, then let everyone make their own wraps!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets (, skinless and boneless (Note 3))
1 large garlic clove (, minced (or 2 small cloves))
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamon
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper ((reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy))
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 clove garlic (, crushed)
1 tsp cumin
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper
4 - 5 flatbreads ((Lebanese or pita bread orhomemade soft flatbreads))
Sliced lettuce ((cos or iceberg))
Tomato slices
Red onion (, finely sliced)
Cheese (, shredded (optional))
Hot sauce of choice ((optional))

Steps:

Marinade chicken - Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal, the massage from the outside with your hands to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).
Yogurt Sauce - Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).
Preheat stove or BBQ - Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon over medium high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ hotplate/grills with oil and heat to medium high. (See notes for baking)
Cook chicken - Place chicken in the skillet or on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).
Rest - Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 183 g, Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, Fat 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 918 mg, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

LEBANESE CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma image

Lebanese chicken shawarma is made with an amazing spice blend marinade, then the meat is stacked together and grilled until perfection is made.

Provided by Emily Ackerman

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3-4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 onion
⅓ cup plain whole milk yogurt
1 lemon (juiced (¼ cup lemon juice))
2 ½ teas salt
2 teas Lebanese 7 spice (Baharat seasoning) (substitute ½ teas cinnamon, ½ teas black pepper, ½ teas cardamom, ½ teas cloves)
2 teas turmeric
2 teas cumin
2 teas paprika
1 teas cinnamon
2 teas coriander powder
½ teas cayenne pepper powder (more if you like spicy shawarma)
6 cloves garlic (minced)

Steps:

Mix together the yogurt, lemon juice and all of the ground spices and garlic together in a large mixing bowl
Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them in the marinade
Marinate the chicken for minimum of 30 minutes or up to 24 hours
Roll each piece of chicken up tightly and skewer it with 2 skewers (see video)
Layer onion pieces between chicken either on the 2 skewers or with a 3rd skewer, whichever is easiest
Grill on medium to high heat for 30 minutes, turning periodically, until the chicken is cooked through
Cut the chicken into thin slices and serve on warm pita bread with shawarma sauce and desired toppings.

LEBANESE CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma image

This is a flavorful chicken dish, which I first tasted at a little Lebanese restaurant. While normally shawarma is sliced off a rotisserie, it can be made at home with just a few changes. Be warned, it takes a day of prep time. For lunch, serve as a sandwich in warmed flatbread with cucumber sauce, sliced onion, and seeded tomato. For dinner, serve with rice and lentils (for a treat, look up mujadarrah on this site).

Provided by Christopher Walters

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese

Time 8h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Mix in chicken strips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, 8 hours to overnight.
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Remove chicken from the bowl and arrange in a single layer on a broiling pan. Discard excess marinade.
Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 132.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 479.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g