Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thinly Cut; 1/4 cups Vinegar; 1 cup Yogurt; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon All Spice; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 2 whole Cardamom Pods; Oil For Cooking Chicken; 6 whole Pita Breads; 2 whole Tomatoes, Chopped; 2 whole Cucumbers Chopped; 1 sprig Parsley, Chopped; Hummus Or Garlic Sauce, To Taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thinly Cut
1/4 cups Vinegar
1 cup Yogurt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon All Spice
1 teaspoon Nutmeg Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
2 whole Cardamom Pods
Oil For Cooking Chicken
6 whole Pita Breads
2 whole Tomatoes, Chopped
2 whole Cucumbers Chopped
1 sprig Parsley, Chopped
Hummus Or Garlic Sauce, To Taste

1
Combine all the Chicken Shawarma ingredients (except the oil) in a large bowl to marinate chicken.
2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
4
Place marinated chicken strips into the skillet and cook over medium high heat.
5
Cook a few at a time and do not overcrowd the pan.
6
Cook till the chicken is done and starts to turn brown on all sides and releases its oil.
7
When done, remove chicken from the skillet and repeat with remaining chicken if you are cooking it in batches.
8
Lay out your pita breads flat on a plate.
9
Place enough chicken on top of the pita to cover 1/4 of it.
10
Add veggies and pour in some of the pan sauce.
11
Roll it like a soft taco or burrito and you have shawarma!
12
You can also stuff the pocket of the pita if you like.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thinly Cut, 1/4 cups Vinegar, 1 cup Yogurt, 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich 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 Sandwich

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