Best 7 Schwarma Recipes

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CHICKEN SHAWARMA



Chicken Shawarma image

Awesome Lebanese sandwich served in most Lebanese restaurants. Can be served with Tahini sauce or Toum.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Lebanese

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup malt vinegar
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon mixed spice
¼ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
½ cup tahini
¼ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced onion
4 cups shredded lettuce
8 pita bread rounds

Steps:

  • In a glass baking dish, mix together the malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs into the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from the dish, and cut into slices.
  • Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with the tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 420.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

GOOD KARMA SCHAWARMA



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 13h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup minced garlic
3/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon fresh sage
4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut or pounded 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
1 cup roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips
Tzatziki sauce, recipe follows
Flatbread, recipe follows
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 English cucumber, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup freshly minced mint leaves
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, plus extra for kneading and rolling out dough
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine yogurt with garlic, onion, vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, cumin pepper, red chili flakes, and sage. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with oven rack in center.
  • Fit a 9 by 13-inch baking sheet with a cooling rack. Remove chicken from marinade, taking off excess marinade. Place meat randomly on top of each other on the aluminum foil tray, creating 1-inch of meat. Add spinach, spreading evenly, and repeat with another 1-inch layer of meat. Add a layer of red bell peppers, and finish by covering with another inch of meat.
  • Press layers firmly together. Remove foil tray with chicken to the baking sheet. Poke holes in bottom of foil to allow excess liquid to drain. Bake in center of oven
  • for 45 minutes until chicken is firm and holds together. Cut corners of tray and push the sides of foil down, to expose meat to brown. Continue to cook for another 30 minutes or until the meat registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. using an instant-read thermometer.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes. Remove Schawarma to a cutting board, discarding foil. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  • Serve sandwiched in flatbread and drizzled with Tzatziki Sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Using a wooden spoon, slowly stir in water, until dough forms. Lightly flour a clean board and knead dough until smooth, about 10 minutes. Rest dough in bowl, covered with damp towel for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat a griddle over medium heat.
  • Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Using a rolling pin, roll balls out on floured board to 7 inches in diameter, about 1/4-inch thick. Place the rolled out dough onto griddle. Flip when raised bumps appear on the surface of the dough, about 1 to 2 minutes. Cook second side until it turns golden. Do not cook too long or flatbread will become brittle. Cover flatbread with a towel up to 20 minutes before serving.

SHAWARMA



Shawarma image

This recipe was adapted from Mawdoo3.com, and explains how to make original Lebanese shawarma. Instead of being grilled on a rotating skewer, the meat is first sautéed in a pan, and then cooked with water. This recipe suggests serving the shawarma in a classic pita bread, garnished with tahini-based sauce and fresh vegetables.

Provided by TasteAtlas

Categories     Street Food

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

FOR THE SHAWARMA
1 kg beef or mutton
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tbsp shawarma seasoning blend
1 tbsp dry coriander, ground
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp salt, adjust to taste
1 medium-sized tomato, sliced or diced
1/2 green pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion
4 tbsp sumac
1 cup chopped parsley
pickles, sliced
pita bread
FOR THE SAUCE
1 cup tahini
3 tbsp yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp crushed cumin

Steps:

  • Cut the meat into long, thin strips. Prepare the marinade by mixing garlic, oil, vinegar, shawarma seasoning blend, coriander, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt. Rub the marinade into the meat, cover, and refrigerate overnight or at least for several hours.
  • In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Mix all the ingredients until the mixture becomes homogenous. If the sauce is too thick, add some more lemon juice.
  • Cook the meat in a pan over strong flame until the marinade evaporates. Then, pour in 1 cup of water and continue cooking until the meat is soft. Add tomato and pepper slices and stir until they fall apart. Set aside.
  • Spread the sauce over the pita bread. Top with sliced onion, pickles, sumac and parsley, and finish with shawarma. Roll and serve.

CHICKEN SHAWARMA



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Add oomph to chicken kebabs with yogurt, Indian spices and chillies. This smoky, flavour-packed tandoori shawarma can be cooked on the barbecue or in the oven

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lemons , 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve
150g pot natural yogurt
4 garlic cloves
thumb-sized piece ginger , roughly chopped
1-2 green chillies (depending on how hot you like it)
small pack of fresh coriander
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
16 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 large baking potato , cut in half lengthways
6 shop-bought naan bread

Steps:

  • Tip all the ingredients, except the chicken and lemon wedges, into a blender or a smoothie bullet with 1 tsp sea salt and whizz to a smooth paste. Pile the chicken into a bowl or large plastic container, pour over the paste and mix through so the chicken is completely coated. Cover and marinate for at least 4 hrs or up to 48 hrs - the longer, the better.
  • Cooking on the barbecue: Light a lidded barbecue, and let the flames die down. Once the coals have turned ashen, pile them up on one side with a few coals scattered around the other. Starting and ending with half a baking potato, thread all the chicken onto two long metal skewers - so that both skewers go through each piece of meat - packing the thighs down between the potato halves so that they are really compact. Place the large chicken kebab to the side of the barbecue with only a few coals underneath. Pop the lid down and cook for 45-50 mins, turning every 15 mins, or until cooked through - prise the chicken pieces apart in the centre to check, or use a digital cooking thermometer; it should read 70C or more. Leave to rest for 5 mins.
  • Cooking in the oven: Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Sit the kebab across a roasting tin so it is suspended, or rest a wire rack over a roasting tin and place the chicken on top. Cook for 45-55 mins or until cooked through.
  • Warm the naan on the barbecue or in the oven. Bring the kebab to the table to carve, wrap with warm naans, and serve with the other salads and lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

SHAWARMA



Shawarma image

Make and share this Shawarma recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon onion, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs chicken or 2 lbs lamb, sliced very thin
1 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup water
8 slices pita bread
sliced tomatoes
sliced onion
mixed sprouts
lettuce, sliced thin
tzatziki

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, pepper sauce, vinegar, onion, black and cayenne pepper, mace, and salt.
  • Add meat and marinate overnight.
  • (at least 12 hours-stir a few times) Grill the meat until done or broil in oven.
  • Combine the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
  • Whisk well.
  • Add water if needed.
  • To make the sandwich slice open a pita, spread some tahini sauce on the bread and add some lettuce and sprouts, tomato, onion and meat.
  • Pour on a little tzatziki and chow down.

CHICKEN SHAWARMA



Chicken Shawarma image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 cloves garlic, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon ground pepper
5 drops yellow food coloring, optional
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 pieces pita bread
1 tomato, chopped
Shawarma Sauce, recipe follows
3 cloves garlic
1 cup store-bought tahini
3 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
Salt

Steps:

  • To make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, and oil. Add curry powder, salt, pepper, and food coloring and whisk to combine. Add chicken and coat with marinade. Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat a grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken for about 10 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through. Serve chicken on pita and top with tomatoes and Shawarma Sauce.
  • Add garlic to the bowl of a food processor and process until chopped. Add tahini and pulse to combine. With the machine running, slowly add cold water until frothy. Add lemon juice and mix until creamy. Season with salt, to taste.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN SHAWARMA WITH BEN STILLER AND AHMED BADR RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Chicken Shawarma With Ben Stiller And Ahmed Badr Recipe by Tasty image

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that's become a popular street food around the world, but it's easy enough to make in your own kitchen. This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken thighs that are marinated in a fragrant mixture of spices. Bake the chicken in the oven, then toss it into pita bread with cucumber, tomatoes, pickles, and a homemade white sauce made with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sumac
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup whole milk greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sumac
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
pita bread, warmed
cucumber, sliced
tomato, sliced
pickle

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together.
  • Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours
  • Prepare the sauce by adding all sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Mix together and chill until ready to serve.
  • Adjust the oven rack about 6 inches (15 cm) from the top heat source in your oven, then preheat the broiler.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
  • Place chicken in single layer on prepared wire rack, with the smooth sides down. Broil until chicken is well browned and registers at least 165˚F (74˚C), about 16-20 minutes. You may need to rotate the sheet pan halfway through if your broiler heats unevenly. Remove and rest the chicken for 5 minutes before handling, and turn off the oven.
  • While chicken rests, warm your pitas in the still-warm oven for a few minutes.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips and transfer to platter.
  • Serve with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, prepared yogurt sauce, and warm pita.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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