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1.5 Pounds (700 Grams) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts |
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1/4 Cup Olive Oil |
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2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt |
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4 Cloves Garlic, Minced |
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2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice | ![]() |
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin |
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1 Tablespoon Paprika |
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Salt To Taste |
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Black Pepper To Taste |
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1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric |
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1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander | ![]() |
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon |
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1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust To Taste) | ![]() |
Pita Bread Or Flatbread |
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Step: 1 In A Bowl, Combine Olive Oil, Minced Garlic, Lemon Juice, Yogurt, Cumin, Coriander, Paprika, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, And Black Pepper. Mix Well To Make The Marinade. |
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Step: 2 Cut The Chicken Into Thin Strips Or Bite-sized Pieces. Add The Chicken To The Marinade And Toss Until Well-coated. Cover The Bowl With Plastic Wrap And Marinate In The Refrigerator For At Least 1 Hour Or Overnight For Best Results. |
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Step: 3 Preheat Your Grill Or A Skillet Over Medium-high Heat. If Using A Skillet, Add A Bit Of Oil To Prevent Sticking. |
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Step: 4 Cook The Marinated Chicken On The Grill Or Skillet For About 6-8 Minutes Per Side Or Until Cooked Through And Slightly Charred. Cooking Time May Vary Depending On The Thickness Of The Chicken Pieces. |
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Step: 5 Once Cooked, Remove The Chicken From The Heat And Let It Rest For A Few Minutes. Slice The Chicken Into Thinner Strips If Desired. |
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Step: 6 Warm The Pita Bread Or Flatbread Either On The Grill Or In A Toaster. |
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Step: 7 Assemble Your Chicken Shawarma By Placing A Generous Amount Of The Cooked Chicken On The Warmed Pita Bread. Add Your Desired Toppings And Condiments Such As Hummus, Tahini Sauce, Pickles, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Etc. |
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Step: 8 Roll Up The Pita Bread Tightly, Enclosing The Filling. |
Your Homemade Chicken Shawarma Is Now Ready To Be Enjoyed! Serve It As A Delicious Wrap Or Alongside A Salad.
Instructions
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1.5 Pounds (700 Grams) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts |
|
1/4 Cup Olive Oil |
|
2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt |
|
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced |
![]() |
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice | ![]() |
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin |
|
1 Tablespoon Paprika |
|
Salt To Taste |
|
Black Pepper To Taste |
|
1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric |
![]() |
1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander | ![]() |
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon |
![]() |
1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust To Taste) | ![]() |
Pita Bread Or Flatbread |
|
Step: 1 In A Bowl, Combine Olive Oil, Minced Garlic, Lemon Juice, Yogurt, Cumin, Coriander, Paprika, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, And Black Pepper. Mix Well To Make The Marinade. |
|
Step: 2 Cut The Chicken Into Thin Strips Or Bite-sized Pieces. Add The Chicken To The Marinade And Toss Until Well-coated. Cover The Bowl With Plastic Wrap And Marinate In The Refrigerator For At Least 1 Hour Or Overnight For Best Results. |
|
Step: 3 Preheat Your Grill Or A Skillet Over Medium-high Heat. If Using A Skillet, Add A Bit Of Oil To Prevent Sticking. |
|
Step: 4 Cook The Marinated Chicken On The Grill Or Skillet For About 6-8 Minutes Per Side Or Until Cooked Through And Slightly Charred. Cooking Time May Vary Depending On The Thickness Of The Chicken Pieces. |
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Step: 5 Once Cooked, Remove The Chicken From The Heat And Let It Rest For A Few Minutes. Slice The Chicken Into Thinner Strips If Desired. |
|
Step: 6 Warm The Pita Bread Or Flatbread Either On The Grill Or In A Toaster. |
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Step: 7 Assemble Your Chicken Shawarma By Placing A Generous Amount Of The Cooked Chicken On The Warmed Pita Bread. Add Your Desired Toppings And Condiments Such As Hummus, Tahini Sauce, Pickles, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Etc. |
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Step: 8 Roll Up The Pita Bread Tightly, Enclosing The Filling. |
Your Homemade Chicken Shawarma Is Now Ready To Be Enjoyed! Serve It As A Delicious Wrap Or Alongside A Salad.