Dinner
Famous Chicken Shawarma
Try my Famous Chicken Shawarma with authentic Middle Eastern spices and garlic sauce for an irresistible dinner. The marinade's symphony of olive oil, crushed garlic, and lemon juice creates magic, while the tender chicken absorbs every drop of flavor. Scoring the chicken lets each bite burst with aromatic spices that have been perfected over years.
Dinner
Famous Chicken Shawarma
Try my Famous Chicken Shawarma with authentic Middle Eastern spices and garlic sauce for an irresistible dinner. The marinade's symphony of olive oil, crushed garlic, and lemon juice creates magic, while the tender chicken absorbs every drop of flavor. Scoring the chicken lets each bite burst with aromatic spices that have been perfected over years.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Marinade
- Olive oil
- Crushed garlic
- Lemon juice
- Spice mix
Chicken
- Chicken breast
- Chicken thigh
Instructions
- 1
For the marinade, add some olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and season with the listed spices.
- 2
Taste and adjust the marinade before adding chicken breast and chicken thigh.
- 3
Score the chicken with a knife so the marinade seasons the inside, then mix and let it marinate for at least a few hours, preferably 24 hours.
- 4
Cook on a spit or bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- 5
Pair with garlic sauce and Middle Eastern green pickles.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Using both chicken breast and thigh is key for authentic taste.
- ◈Be careful when scoring the chicken to avoid injury.
- ◈Marinate the chicken for 24 hours for best flavor.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
For the marinade, add some olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and season with the listed spices.
- 2
Taste and adjust the marinade before adding chicken breast and chicken thigh.
- 3
Score the chicken with a knife so the marinade seasons the inside, then mix and let it marinate for at least a few hours, preferably 24 hours.
- 4
Cook on a spit or bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- 5
Pair with garlic sauce and Middle Eastern green pickles.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Using both chicken breast and thigh is key for authentic taste.
- ◈Be careful when scoring the chicken to avoid injury.
- ◈Marinate the chicken for 24 hours for best flavor.