~ Shawarma is a Levantine Arab dish consisting of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit. ~Originally made with lamb, mutton, or chicken.
~ Today’s shawarma may also be turkey, beef, or veal.
What is chicken shawarma?
- Shawarma is prepared from thin cuts of seasoned marinated, chicken, or turkey.
- The slices are stacked on a skewer about 60 cm (20 in) high.
(Lamb fat may be added to provide extra fat for juiciness and flavor.)
What does chicken Shawarma tastes like?
Shawarma is marinated all day in seasonings and spices like garlic, turmeric, dried lime, cinnamon, and cardamom, giving it a complex flavor both tangy and warm.
Shawarma is served with toppings like tahini, and hummus.
How to make Shawarma ?
Time : 35-40 minutes
Servings : 4
Ingredients :
- Chicken breast
- Yugurt
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Cinnamon
- Turmeric
- Cardamom
- Cumin
- Tahini sauce
- Olive oil
Method :
- First wash and slice 3-4 chicken breast.
- Now, marinate the chicken slices with yogurt and spices.
- Slice bell peppers and onion.
- Drizzle all the ingredients on the plate/sheet with tahini sauce and extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake all the things on an oven plate/sheet (180° 20-25 minutes).
- After 25 minutes, take out the sheet from oven and serve hot.
This is our easy homemade shawarma recipe.
If you want to lose weight by cutting down on carbs and achieving a healthy body, the Chicken Shawarma is an excellent choice.
It is a healthy snack if you don’t want to use the bread.
Just eat it with some salad and cucumber dressing.
Chicken shawarma recipe (restaurant style):
Time : 40 minutes
Servings : 6
Ingredients :
- Plain yogurt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp cardamom
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red bell peppers
- sliced onion
- ½ cup tahini Sauce
{Ingredients for tahini sauce :
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ⅓ cup olive oil more
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ tsp salt}
Preparation for tahini sauce :
- Prepare the tahini sauce by placing all ingredients in a sized bowl and whisking together with a fork or whisker until smooth.
Tahini sauce is ready.
Method for Shawarma :
Syep 1 :
- Wash and slice chicken into 1 inch (approx) pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2 :
- Take a large bowl and mix yogurt with cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon and salt.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and marinade properly. Keep aside.
Step 3 :
- Spread 1 tbsp of olive oil onto a large baking sheet.
- Pour sliced chicken, sliced onions and sliced bell peppers on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil.
Step : 4
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Onions and peppers should be tender.
Step 5 :
- Now take out the chicken from the oven and spread the Tahini sauce over it.
- Place the chicken and roasted veggies in a serving plate and serve with cucumber and tomatoes.
This recipe for Chicken Shawarma is naturally low carb and keto friendly with the main flavors coming from a small amount of lemon juice, garlic, and a mixture of warming spices including
cumin, coriander, a little ground cloves, and the wonderfully healthy turmeric which gives it such a fabulous color too.
You can make Grilled Chicken Shawarma too by following these easy steps.
Time : 35 minutes
Servings : 6
Ingredients :
- 500g boneless chicken
- 1½ tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp kosher salt/ normal salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Preparation :
Step 1 :
- Place a foil paper on a sheet pan (or plastic wrap for easy cleanup).
- Let chicken out on a prepared pan.
Step 2 :
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir well to make a wet paste.
- Now coat the chicken on all sides and cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
Step 2
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high flame.
- Oil the grills to prevent from sticking.
Step 4 :
- Grill the chicken pieces until all sides are golden.
- Turn after every 2 minutes (for about 8-10 minutes) per side.
Pour out the chicken pieces in a serving plate and serve with Tomato Cucumber Salad.
