"Bring the iconic Levantine street food to your home kitchen with this simple yet authentic Lebanese chicken shawarma recipe. Tender chicken slices marinated in tangy vinegar, aromatic shawarma spices, and turmeric are stir-fried and oven-finished with fresh tomatoes for juicy perfection. Serve with tahini dressing, raw and pickled veggies for a complete mezze experience."
🥗 Ingredients (7 items)
Method 5 Steps
- 1
Mix the chicken slices with all the other ingredients and refrigerate for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. NB: The marinade should cover the chicken entirely.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve some) and stir-fry in small batches in olive oil over medium heat. Do not overcook. This preparation can be made in advance.
- 3
When ready to eat, place the shawarma in an oven dish, add slices of fresh tomatoes and about 2 tbsp of the reserved marinade. Combine and reheat in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a knob of butter at the very end.
- 4
Serve with raw vegetables (mint, radish, etc.) and pickled ones (cucumber, turnip, cabbage, etc.) on the side, plus a zesty tahini dressing. Hummus can be used instead if available.
- 5
Tahini dressing recipe: ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed Water, as needed, to make a creamy sauce Combine all and serve with the shawarma.
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