Description
This Lebanese-style chicken shawarma is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with marinated chicken thighs, grilled to perfection and served with fresh vegetables and creamy garlic sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. It’s a perfect choice for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers
- Garlic sauce (toum) for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan for a few seconds on each side.
- Assemble the shawarma wraps: Lay the warm pita bread flat, and add sliced chicken, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and a generous amount of garlic sauce (toum).
- Roll up the pita tightly, and your delicious homemade chicken shawarma is ready to serve.
Notes
- If you can’t find toum (garlic sauce), you can use a homemade or store-bought garlic mayo, though toum provides a much stronger garlic flavor.
- Feel free to add pickled vegetables or lettuce to customize the shawarma to your liking.
- For an authentic touch, serve the shawarma with a side of hummus or tabbouleh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes