Shawarma

Ingredients

• •2 lbs Chicken thighs
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •1 cup Yogurt
• •2 tbsp Cumin
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •1 tsp Turmeric
• •2 tbsp Paprika
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •0.5 tsp Cinnamon
• •1 medium Onion
• •2 pieces Lemon
• •8 pieces Pita bread
• •1 cup Tahini sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix yogurt, spices, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil

   💡 Maintain oil temperature - too hot burns, too cool makes greasy food.

2. 2

   Marinate chicken overnight

   💡 Overnight is best

3. 3

   Stack chicken on vertical skewer or pile on sheet pan

   💡 Caramelization

4. 4

   Cook until charred and cooked through

   💡 Slice thin

5. 5

   Warm the bread or tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and heated through.

   💡 Warm bread is essential for texture and flavor - cold bread tastes stale.

6. 6

   Slice chicken off the stack

   💡 Serve immediately

7. 7

   Serve with tahini, pickles, onions, tomatoes

   💡 Fresh toppings