HOW TO MAKE SHWARMA AT HOME / EASY SHWARMA RECIPE

           EASY SHWARMA RECIPE

Chicken Shawarma is a juicy chicken that is marinated in a mixture of Middle Eastern spices, garnished with a cone shape and gently roasted. It's a really popular street food in the Mediterranean, but you can get the same delicious flavors at home.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large onion, sliced
• ½ cup olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, grated
• ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice

The spices:

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
•  ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
•  ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

The Sauce:

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated

Instructions

Note: Chicken can be cooked on a barbecue grill or in an oven under a broiler.

Marinate the chicken:

Place the chicken in a large bowl and add all the spices, olive oil, garlic cloves and lemon juice. Toss the chicken well to coat. Add onion pieces and mix. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

If marinating overnight, let the chicken sit outside at room temperature for one hour before cooking.

Make the sauce: Mix all the ingredients together and mix well. Taste and add salt if needed. The sauce stays well in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

For broilers:

Set the broiler high and place the oven rack under the broiler element.

Place the rack on a metal baking tray.

Place the chicken on a rack and simmer for 16-18 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 ° F.

For The Grill:

Heat the grill then put the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes. Turn the chicken over after 10 minutes. When the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 ° F, it is ready. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.

Cut the chicken into strips and serve.

Shwarma Bowl:

Fill your salad bowl with your favorite vegetables (lettuce, chopped cabbage, etc.) with some chopped tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, and chicken shwarma pieces on top. Top with shawarma sauce and serve.

Shwarma Pita:

Lightly toast the batter. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce in the middle of the batter. Top with 2 cups of salad (any sliced ​​lettuce, sliced ​​tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion slices. Top with chicken shwarma and some more sauce. Roll up and serve!