Arabic
Dubai Chicken Shawarma
⏱ 35 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the shawarma by slicing the cooked chicken into thin strips and placing it in the pita bread. Top with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy
