Homemade chicken shawarma
Origin of the recipe
Shawarma is known to have originated in Damascus over 3,000 years ago. At that time, it was a salad of local vegetables and game, lamb, or beef wrapped in flatbread. Although there's still debate over whether it should be called shawarma or shaverma, regardless of the name, the dish is beloved and popular worldwide.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Chinese cabbage
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Cucumber
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Tomato
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Chicken fillet
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Onions
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Salt and pepper
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Spices
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Vegetable oil
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Pita
Sauce
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Sour cream
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Mayonnaise
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Garlic
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Green
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Curry
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Paprika
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Khmeli-suneli
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Salt
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
- Pan
Homemade chicken shawarma is the perfect recipe for those who want to enjoy the taste of street food right at home. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful sauces make this dish incredibly delicious!
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Slice the breast lengthwise into thin slices.
Step 2:
Sprinkle evenly with salt and chicken seasoning (or any seasoning of your choice)
Step 3:
Fry the chicken on both sides in oil until golden brown and cool slightly.
Step 4:
Finely chop the fried chicken slices.
Step 5:
Finely chop the Chinese cabbage.
Step 6:
Cut the cucumbers into strips and the tomato into small pieces.
Step 7:
For the sauce, mix garlic, mayonnaise and sour cream, add curry, paprika and khmeli-suneli.
Step 8:
Spread the sauce evenly over the lavash. You can add ketchup to taste.
Step 9:
Quickly and carefully place the cabbage, meat, cucumber and tomato on one edge.
Step 10:
Immediately wrap the lavash with the filling. Fry the wrapped lavash in a dry frying pan until golden brown.
Cooking tips
An important point: after spreading the sauce on the lavash, you need to work quickly, otherwise the lavash will become soggy and tear. If you prefer not to rush, reverse the order: first add the filling, and then finally add the sauce.
Additionally, to prevent the shawarma from getting soggy, you can use only the hard part of the tomatoes and cucumbers, removing the pulp, which contains a lot of water, beforehand.
Many people like to add ketchup to shawarma sauce, but we recommend adding it with caution - the intense flavor of ketchup can drown out all the other ingredients.
