Meals from our Arab kitchens are diverse, with the same dish found in many countries, but with varying ingredients, seasonings, and accompaniments. This gives each cuisine a unique flavor. In this article, we'll learn how to make chicken shawarma.
Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Chicken shawarma is one of the most popular meals in Arab cuisines, as it is found in various cuisines such as (Syrian, Egyptian, Lebanese) and others. With the difference in ingredients, we see a different and distinctive taste of chicken shawarma; therefore, in the following lines, we will discuss the methods of making chicken shawarma.
1. The first method
Ingredients and quantities
- A kilo of chicken breasts.
- A spoon of garlic powder.
- Two medium onions.
- A cup of yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon of white vinegar.
- Juice of one lemon.
- 3 colored peppers.
- 1 teaspoon shawarma seasoning.
- A teaspoon of white salt.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder.
- Two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Preparation method
- Cut the chicken breasts into long, thin strips.
- Put the vinegar, lemon and yogurt in a bowl and mix them well.
- Add all the spices to the previous mixture and stir.
- Pour the marinade mixture over the cut chicken breasts and leave them for 3 hours to absorb the marinade.
- Put the oil in a pan on the stove.
- Then pour the chicken with its marinade into the oil, and leave it until it browns on both sides.
- After the chicken changes color, leave it for 10 minutes until it is half cooked.
- Bring another pan and put oil in it.
- Add the sliced onions and leave them until golden brown.
- Add the bell peppers and let them wilt while stirring.
- Pour the chicken mixture over the onions and peppers and stir.
- Leave it until it is fully cooked.
- Serve with rice or in sandwiches.
2. The second way
Ingredients and ingredients
- Half a kilo of chicken breasts and thighs, cut into strips.
- Half a cup of white vinegar.
- A pinch of sugar.
- A sprinkle of red paprika.
- A sprinkle of thyme.
- One tablespoon of onion powder.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Vegetable oil.
- A spoon of salt.
- Half a teaspoon of black pepper.
- Half a teaspoon of ground cardamom.
- A pinch of ground ginger.
- A large onion, sliced.
- Tomato slices.
- Slices of bell pepper.
- Butter
- Quick-lighting charcoal.
Preparation method
- Mix all the spices together, then add the vinegar and chicken, and leave it to marinate in the refrigerator for a long time.
- Place the pan on the stove with a little oil, pour the chicken mixture with its seasoning and spread it well in the pan, and stir it well to get a golden color on the shawarma slices.
- After making sure the chicken is cooked, add the onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, and mix all the ingredients over the heat until they are well cooked.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then make room in the middle of the shawarma and place the quick-igniting charcoal in it, and
- Add a teaspoon of ghee and after some smoke comes out of the charcoal, bring a lid to the pan and cover it to get the desired barbecue taste.
- This recipe can be served with rice or Syrian bread, along with garlic sauce, and then grilled to make delicious Syrian shawarma.
The easiest way to make chicken shawarma
Chicken shawarma is one of the easiest meals to make, and it's easy for even beginners in the kitchen, especially new brides. In this context, we'll review the easiest way to make chicken shawarma in the following lines.
the components
- Half a kilo of chicken cut into small strips.
- Half a cup of milk.
- A spoon of thyme.
- 2 teaspoons chicken shawarma seasoning.
- Half a teaspoon of red paprika.
- Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- A chopped clove of garlic.
- One onion, sliced.
- Colored or green peppers, cut into longitudinal strips.
- oil.
- Jalapeno pepper slices (optional).
Preparation method
- Mix the yogurt and spices with the chicken, stir the marinade mixture well to coat the chicken, and leave it in the refrigerator for a long time.
- Then drain the chicken from the marinade and season it with salt, black pepper and jalapeno pepper.
- Place a pan on the stove with a small amount of oil, and sauté the onions and peppers until golden brown.
- Bring another pan, then put a small amount of oil and pour the chicken, and after grilling it and getting a golden color
- Add the vegetable mixture (onions and peppers) to it, mix well and you can add some jalapeno peppers again, and leave it until it is fully cooked.
- This recipe can be served with Syrian bread, tortillas, or basmati rice.
How to make chicken shawarma without yogurt
In this section, we will discuss a different recipe for chicken shawarma, in which we will not use yogurt. This is in case you do not have yogurt at home and you want to make shawarma. So, do not worry, as we will show you how to make chicken shawarma without yogurt.
the components
- Half a kilo of chicken breast slices.
- A tablespoon of white vinegar.
- A spoon of lemon juice.
- A cup of whole milk.
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- half a teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 very small spoon of smoked paprika.
- A sprinkle of thyme.
- Number of onion slices cut lengthwise.
- A large clove of garlic.
- oil.
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced.
- A pinch of hot pepper, to taste.
Preparation method
- Put the vinegar, lemon and milk together and mix well.
- Add all the spices to the previous mixture.
- Add the chicken, stir and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Place a pan on the stove with oil and let it heat up.
- Add the onion slices until golden brown.
- Drain the chicken from the mixture and place it on top of the onions in the pan.
- Mix them well and let it take on color.
- Then add a quarter cup of water and cover the pan.
- Once cooked, add the green pepper slices, salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan and leave it until fully cooked.
- Serve it in a variety of ways with rice, pasta, or a sandwich.
How to make chicken shawarma with onions
Onions are an important part of shawarma, adding a distinctive flavor to chicken shawarma. Below, we will show you how to make chicken shawarma with onions.
the components
- Half a kilo of chicken slices.
- A pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Half a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- Half a teaspoon of dried or fresh thyme.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- A spoon of white vinegar.
- 1 red onion, sliced.
- Slices of tomato.
- Slices of green pepper.
Preparation method
- Prepare the chicken marinade by adding the spices, salt, pepper, vinegar, and chicken, then leave it in the refrigerator for two hours.
- Bring a pan, add oil and let it heat up. Then add the seasoned chicken and sauté it. Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat.
- Remove the chicken from the pan after it is cooked into a clean plate. In the same pan, put some oil and then put
- Fry the onions, peppers and tomatoes until golden brown without wilting.
- You can mix the chicken with the vegetables, or leave the chicken and vegetables alone and serve as follows:
- Bring the tortillas and pour the shawarma and then the vegetables. You can add some sauces on them, then put the tortilla bread on the grill until it takes the shape of grilling on both sides.
How to make chicken shawarma like shops
Every housewife strives to prepare chicken shawarma like shops and restaurants, so below we will discuss how to make chicken shawarma like shops.
the components
- 1 kg of chicken breast slices.
- 2 cardamom pods.
- Half a spoon of soy sauce.
- Half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Half a teaspoon of chicken shawarma seasoning.
- A quarter teaspoon of ground cumin.
- A quarter teaspoon of curry.
- Half a tablespoon of crushed garlic.
- Half a spoon of tomato sauce.
- A quarter cup of white vinegar.
- Half a cup of yogurt.
- oil.
- A quarter cup of water.
- salt.
- Slices of an onion.
- Slices of a bell pepper.
- tomatoes.
Preparation method
- Place the cardamom, spices, crushed garlic, soy sauce, yogurt, vinegar, tomato paste, water, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Pour the chicken slices into the marinade mixture and leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Put a frying pan on the fire and add some oil to it, then pour in the chicken until it gets a suitable color
- Then add the vegetables mentioned in the ingredients with a quarter cup of water.
- Leave it until all the ingredients are cooked. You can prepare quick-lighting charcoal to add a barbecue flavor to the shawarma.
What is chicken shawarma marinade?
The marinade for chicken shawarma varies from one country to another, but it shares several basic ingredients, which are as follows:
- Onion powder.
- Garlic powder.
- turmeric.
- Paprika.
- Ginger powder.
- zaatar.
- Cardamom
With this, we have reached the end of our article today, in which we learned about the methods of making chicken shawarma, and we also reviewed (the method of making chicken shawarma like shops, the method of making chicken shawarma without yogurt, the method of making chicken shawarma with onions and the easiest way to make chicken shawarma), and all that remains here is to choose the method that suits you best.
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