15+ Middle East Shawarma Recipe Cook Up Something Special!

Ingredients

For the marinade:

• 1 pound boneless chicken thigh or lamb, thinly sliced
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the shawarma:

• 4 large pita breads
• 1 cup hummus
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled turnips, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Marinate the meat

In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and all the spices. Add the sliced meat and stir to coat it well with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.

2. Cook the meat

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the meat from the marinade and shake off the excess. Thread the meat onto skewers and grill for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it is cooked through and slightly charred.

3. Prepare the toppings

In a small bowl, mix together the hummus and tahini. Warm the pita breads on the grill for a minute on each side. Slice the tomato and red onion thinly.

4. Assemble the shawarma

Spread a generous amount of the hummus-tahini mixture on one side of the pita bread. Add a few slices of tomato and onion, then top with the grilled meat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add some pickled turnips on top. Roll up the pita bread tightly and secure it with foil or parchment paper.

5. Serve and enjoy

Slice the shawarma wraps in half and serve with a side of extra hummus and tahini sauce. Enjoy your delicious Middle Eastern shawarma with your family and friends!

With this easy and authentic Middle Eastern shawarma recipe, you can bring the flavors of the region into your own kitchen. Impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering dish, and let us know how it turned out for you!