{"id":9841,"title":"Lebanese Chicken Shawarma Recipe","image":"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chicken-shawarma-mamaslebanesekitchen1.jpg","summary":"","prep_time":"10 min","cook_time":"15 min","total_time":"12h 25min","custom_time":"12h","custom_time_label":"Marination","servings":"6","servings_unit":"servings","course":"lunch, Sandwich","cuisine":"Lebanese, Middle Eastern","keywords":"Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Shwarma","ingredients":[{"group":"","items":[{"amount":"2.5","unit":"lbs","name":"boneless chicken","note":"breast or thighs"}]},{"group":"Marinade Ingredients","items":[{"amount":"1/2","unit":"cup","name":"lemon juice","note":""},{"amount":"2","unit":"tablespoons","name":"tomato sauce","note":""},{"amount":"4","unit":"tablespoons","name":"plain yogurt","note":""},{"amount":"3","unit":"tablespoons","name":"white vinegar","note":""},{"amount":"1","unit":"head","name":"garlic","note":"pealed, crushed"},{"amount":"2","unit":"tablespoons","name":"olive oil","note":""},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoons","name":"salt","note":"or to taste"},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"oregano","note":"ground"},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoon","name":"paprika","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"ginger powder","note":"optional"},{"amount":"1/4","unit":"teaspoon","name":"nutmeg powder","note":""}]},{"group":"Sandwich Wrap Ingredients","items":[{"amount":"6","unit":"loafs","name":"pita bread","note":""},{"amount":"4","unit":"","name":"tomatoes","note":"grilled or roasted"},{"amount":"6","unit":"teaspoons","name":"Garlic Paste","note":"Lebanese"},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"lb","name":"cucumber pickles","note":"salty"},{"amount":"2","unit":"cups","name":"French fries","note":""}]}],"instructions":[{"text":"<p>Cut the chicken into thin slices of about 1/2 inch and place in a marination bowl.</p>","image":"","section":"Marinating the Chicken"},{"text":"<p>To make the marinade, mix all dry and liquid ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend for a couple of minutes.</p>","image":"","section":"Marinating the Chicken"},{"text":"<p>Add the marinate to the chicken bowl mixing well. Cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight.</p>","image":"","section":"Marinating the Chicken"},{"text":"<p>When ready, grill the marinated chicken on a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish.</p>","image":"","section":"Cooking"},{"text":"<p>Shred the cooked chicken thinly and set aside to make a bombastic sandwich.</p>","image":"","section":"Cooking"},{"text":"<p>Spread 1 teaspoon of <a href=\"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/dips/lebanese-garlic-dip/\" target=\"_blank\">Lebanese Garlic paste</a> along the center/diameter of a pita bread.</p>","image":"","section":"The Making of the Shawarma Wrap"},{"text":"<p>Add 2-3 tablespoons of chicken</p>","image":"","section":"The Making of the Shawarma Wrap"},{"text":"<p>Add salty cucumber pickles, some French fries, and some grilled tomatoes, roll and enjoy.</p>","image":"","section":"The Making of the Shawarma Wrap"}],"notes":"<p>Try marinating a mix of 75% chicken breast and 25% skinless boneless chicken thighs. The fat in the thighs gives the chicken a nice kick when grilled. Add grilled tomatoes in the sandwich instead of raw tomatoes Some restaurants add french fries in the sandwich, others add a cabbage/mayo salad to the sandwich. Baking or broiling in the oven will rid the chicken of its juice and must be avoided if possible. We found that using a panini grill cooks faster and keeps the moisture inside the chicken You can find salty middle eastern cucumber pickles from Middle Eastern grocery stores.</p>","nutrition":[],"video_url":"","rating_value":"4.9","rating_count":"19","url":"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/poultry/chicken-shawarma-recipe-garlic/","attribution":"Recipe by Mama's Lebanese Kitchen"}