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Shawarma

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Shawarma is one of the most flavorful street foods in the world. Originally from the Middle East, it’s made by stacking marinated meat on a vertical spit and slowly roasting it. But don’t worry—you don’t need a spit to make it at home. With the right marinade and a hot pan or oven, you can recreate that same juicy, spiced goodness in your kitchen. It's perfect wrapped in pita, loaded with veggies, and topped with garlic sauce or tahini.

Here’s a delicious homemade chicken shawarma recipe:

Ingredients for Marinade

chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless).

plain yogurt.

olive oil.

lemon juice.

garlic cloves, minced.

ground cumin.

ground paprika.

ground turmeric.

ground cinnamon.

ground black pepper.

salt.

ground coriander.

cayenne pepper (optional).

How to Make It

mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.

add the chicken and coat it well.

cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, overnight is better.

preheat your oven or heat a skillet.

cook the chicken until browned and cooked through.

let it rest, then slice it into thin strips.

To Serve

warm pita or flatbread.

garlic sauce or tahini.

chopped lettuce or cabbage.

sliced tomatoes.

cucumber or pickles.

onions.

Layer everything in the pita, wrap it up, and enjoy the flavor-packed bite of real homemade shawarma!

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