Been there, done that plenty of times, and nobody has complained! But to be honest, the volume and flavour of the marinade is intense enough that you can get away with a minimum of 3 hours of marinating. If you’d like to use a tahini sauce, use the one in this Roasted Broccolini recipe.įor a Lemon Yogurt Sauce, here’s what you need:įor the best results, it’s best to marinate the chicken overnight. Shawarma is traditionally served with either a tahini sauce (common in Israel) or a Yogurt Sauce. Lots of other flavours going on in this dish! It’s not a key element of the flavour so if you don’t want it spicy, either reduce or eliminate it altogether. Spice control – The spiciness in the Shawarma marinade comes from the cayenne pepper. It has a piney, sort of citrusy flavour and it is a key ingredient that distinguishes the Shawarma marinade from other cuisines, such as Mexican, that regularly uses the other spices used in this recipe. Spices – Nothing out of the ordinary here! The only one you might not have in stock is cardamom, though these days its easily found at any grocery store. Olive oil – For a touch of flavour but also to dilute the lemon juice so it doesn’t “cook” the chicken (like we intentionally do with ceviche!). But chicken breast and tenderloin both work great. I’m betting you have most if not all of the spices in your pantry already!Ĭhicken – I like to make Shawarma with boneless, skinless thighs as its juicier than breast.
Here’s what you need to make Chicken Shawarma. In this recipe, I’m giving you both options! Ingredients in Chicken Shawarma It’s commonly served in the form of a wrap, though in some countries you see it served on plates with sides such as seasoned rice or fries, and salads. Shawarma was traditionally made with lamb, mutton and chicken though these days you see it with beef too. But don’t worry! We can cook our horizontally in a good old pan or on the BBQ! It’s a popular street food that is traditionally made in the form of spiced meats that are stacked on a vertical rotisserie with thin slices shaved off as it rotates. Shawarma is a popular dish originating from the Middle East. They were elated when I handed out samples! In fact, it’s how I met most of my neighbours when I lived in a townhouse complex, random people I had never met before popping their head over the fence wanting to know what on earth I was making. When this chicken is cooking, the smell is incredible. It’s off the charts for effort vs output: just a handful of everyday spices, garlic, a splash of lemon and olive oil transforms into the most incredible flavour. This is one of my signature recipes that will be very familiar to all my friends because I make this so often. This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Chicken Shawarma The smell when this is cooking is insane! This Chicken Shawarma recipe is going to knock your socks off! Just a handful of every day spices makes an incredible Chicken Shawarma marinade that infuses the chicken with exotic Middle Eastern flavours.
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