How to Cook Chicken Shawarma at Home (easy)
If you love shawarma, but don't live near any Mediterranean restaurants, this is the video for you.
Shawarma is one of the most well-known and loved street foods, and there are endless varieties to choose from— in my opinion, all of them are absolutely delicious and definitely worth trying. I'm going to show how to make chicken shawarma at home, and it's way easier than you might think. Be sure you're saving this video for later, because I promise you're going to want it.
Ingredients:
Chicken Thighs
Pita
Buttermilk
Lemon
Cucumbers
Mayo
Garlic
Dried Chilis
White Vinegar
Corn Starch
Shawarma Spice
Dill
Salt & Pepper
French Fries (optional)
Step 1: Marinade & Cook the Chicken
Add chicken thighs, buttermilk, grated garlic, shawarma spice, salt, pepper, and the zest & juice of a lemon to a bowl. Toss well, cover, and marinade for at least 2 hours, but ideally overnight.
Once marinated, air-fry or bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165º.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, and corn starch to a food processor or blender. Pulse until mostly smooth, then mix with mayo and let the flavors marry.
Step 3: Make the Pickles
Bring equal parts salted water and white vinegar to a boil. Slice or dice cucumbers and add them to a jar with dried chilis, garlic, and dill. Pour the boiling water/vinegar mixture into the jar, add the lid, and turn it upside down to let things pickle.
Step 4: Assemble & Grill the Shawarma
Spread a generous layer of garlic sauce onto the pita, add French fries (optional), sliced chicken thighs, and pickles. Tightly wrap the pita before adding to a lightly-greased griddle or pan.
Gently press the shawarma into the pan until golden before flipping and repeating until both sides are crispy before serving.
Just because you don't have a fancy spigot at home doesn't mean you can't make delicious chicken shawarma at home. Try this recipe and let me know what you think.
Chef Mike
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