Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern)

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of my Middle Eastern chicken shawarma recipe featuring juicy pieces of marinated chicken that have been marinated in a blend of flavorful spices and seasonings. Wrapped in light tortillas along with crunchy pickles and creamy garlic sauce. An easy sandwich like no other!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons shawarma spices (any brand)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mayo
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (or garlic paste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Tortilla (or Shrak bread)
• Pickled turnips
• Middle Eastern pickled cucumbers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make slits into full chicken breasts.
2. 2In a large mixing bowl, add the spices and ingredients of the shawarma marinade (Aleppo pepper, shawarma spices, olive oil, yogurt, mayo, salt, minced fresh garlic, paprika, ginger powder, garlic powder, black pepper). Mix until all combined. Marinate for a minimum of 6 hours in the fridge.
3. 3Cook the marinated chicken shawarma covered in a pan on medium heat until cooked through.
4. 4Set aside for 5 minutes before slicing each chicken breast thinly.
5. 5Layer your shawarma wraps by spreading garlic sauce on the tortilla and then adding the cut chicken on top.
6. 6Add more garlic sauce and the different diced pickles.
7. 7Roll up like a burrito and press in a panini press or on the stove until golden. Enjoy!