Shawarma Plate: Discover the Ultimate Flavorful Recipe!
Smoky, tender, zesty and completely addictive chicken shawarma plate served with warm pita, fresh vegetables, and garlic yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- Warm pita or flatbread for serving
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickled green olives
- Thin red onion slices
- Chopped parsley
- Garlic yogurt sauce or tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and all spices. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until nicely charred and fully cooked.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Serve over warm pita with tomatoes, red onions, olives, and sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, richer flavor.
- Marinate overnight for deeper seasoning.
- Always slice chicken against the grain for tenderness.
- Add a scoop of rice or couscous for a hearty meal.
- Swap pita with lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
- Pair with grilled veggies or hummus for a full mezze vibe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g