Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 lemons, juiced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon ground pepper; 5 drops yellow food coloring, optional; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 pieces pita bread; 1 tomato, chopped; Shawarma Sauce, recipe follows

Servings: persons

10 cloves garlic, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon ground pepper
5 drops yellow food coloring, optional
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 pieces pita bread
1 tomato, chopped
Shawarma Sauce, recipe follows

1
To make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, and oil.
2
Add curry powder, salt, pepper, and food coloring and whisk to combine.
3
Add chicken and coat with marinade.
4
Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
5
Preheat a grill to medium heat.
6
Remove chicken from marinade.
7
Grill chicken for about 10 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
8
Serve chicken on pita and top with tomatoes and Shawarma Sauce.
9
3 cloves garlic
10
1 cup store-bought tahini
11
3 cups water
12
1/2 cup lemon juice
13
Salt
14
Add garlic to the bowl of a food processor and process until chopped.
15
Add tahini and pulse to combine.
16
With the machine running, slowly add cold water until frothy.
17
Add lemon juice and mix until creamy.
18
Season with salt, to taste.

670

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 lemons, juiced, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Shawarma falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Shawarma

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