Shawarma
Shawarma is one of the most well-known dishes in the Middle East, loved all over the world. The combination of spiced chicken and fresh vegetables, served in soft pita bread, is both delicious and filling. Traditionally, the meat is roasted on a vertical spit, but a homemade version is also easy to prepare. This recipe helps you enjoy the authentic flavors of shawarma in your own kitchen, with fresh and healthy ingredients.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
500
g
Chicken breast
150
ml
Plain yogurt
2
tbsp
Lemon juice
3
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Ground cumin
1
tsp
Hungarian Sweet Paprika
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
1
tsp
Ground coriander
1
tsp
Oregano
1
tsp
Salt
1
pinch
Black pepper
2
tbsp
Oil
4
Pita bread
2
Tomato
1
Cucumber
4
Lettuce leaves
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Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the ingredients: cut the chicken breast into thin strips, mince the garlic, and mix the yogurt with the lemon juice and spices.
2
Place the chicken strips in the yogurt marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
3
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through.
4
Warm the pita bread, and prepare the fresh vegetables: slice the tomatoes and cucumber, and prepare the lettuce leaves.
5
Fill the pita bread with the cooked chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and lettuce leaves.
6
Serve immediately, optionally with hummus, tahini sauce, or yogurt dressing.
