Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (1.25 lbs); 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt; 1 Tbsp garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 7 oz cup plain greek yogurt; 1/4 tsp garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp dried dill; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 homemade naan, pita or flatbread; 1/2 head romaine lettuce; 1 medium cucumber; 2 medium Roma tomatoes

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Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
89498 kcal
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Nancy Wheeler

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A magical blend of yogurt, lemon, and mediterranean spices makes this homemade chicken shawarma mouthwateringly delicious.

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Ingredients

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CHICKEN & MARINADE

2 large chicken breasts (1.25 lbs) $2.48
1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt $0.25
1 Tbsp garlic, minced $0.36
1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.32
1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.03
1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.03
1/2 tsp salt $0.02
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg $0.03
1/4 tsp ground cloves $0.03

YOGURT SAUCE

7 oz cup plain greek yogurt $1.59
1/4 tsp garlic, minced $0.03
1/4 tsp dried dill $0.03
1/4 tsp salt $0.02

SANDWICH

4 homemade naan, pita or flatbread $0.64
1/2 head romaine lettuce $0.80
1 medium cucumber $0.69
2 medium Roma tomatoes $0.63

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade (yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and clove). Add chicken to the marinade, coat well, cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. If desired, slice the chicken into strips before marinating to maximize the flavor.
Prepare the yogurt sauce for the sandwiches. Open a 7 oz. container of plain greek yogurt and stir in the garlic, dill, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
After marinating the chicken, grill until cooked through (I use a George Foreman, cooked for about 7 minutes).
After it's grilled, let it sit for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute and then slice it into strips (if not already sliced).
To make the yogurt sauce for the sandwich, stir some dried dill, minced garlic, and salt into a container of plain greek yogurt.
(Optional) Refrigerate the sauce to allow the flavor to soak into the yogurt.
Prepare the vegetables for the sandwich. Chop, rinse, and drain the lettuce in a colander. Wash and slice the cucumber and tomato.
Build the sandwiches. Spread the yogurt sauce on your flat bread, top with the chicken and vegetables. Roll the sandwich closed. You can wrap the sandwich in foil to help it stay closed as you eat.

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Serving 1Serving Calories 894.98kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 98.63g (33%) Protein 64.18g (128%) Fat 27.65g (43%) Sodium 1009.68mg (42%) Fiber 11.03g (44%)