Shawarma

Name: Shawarma
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; 4 pita bread; 3 tbsp tahini paste; 1 cup tomatoes, sliced; 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Tender marinated chicken or beef, thinly sliced and grilled with warm spices. Traditionally wrapped in pita bread with tahini sauce, fresh vegetables, and pickled turnips for a complete meal.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

LebaneseDinnerGrillStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp salt
4 pita bread
3 tbsp tahini paste
1 cup tomatoes, sliced
0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp salt.
2

Add 1.5 lbs sliced thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
3

Heat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
4

Grill chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
5

Warm 4 pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
6

Spread 3 tbsp tahini paste mixed with 1 tbsp water on each pita.
7

Fill pita with grilled chicken, 1 cup sliced tomatoes, and 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion.
8

Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce on the side.

Questions

Can I make Shawarma gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 pita bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Shawarma keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Shawarma?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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