Chicken Shawarma

Dr. Emily Foster

By Dr. Emily Foster

Serves: 3

Cooking Time: 30 minutes + time to marinate chicken

Ingredients:

  • For the shawarma:500 gm thinly sliced chicken3/4 cup yogurt1 Tbsp garlic paste1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1/2 tsp curry powder1/2 tsp cinnamon powderSalt as per tastePepper powder, a pinch1/2 tsp all spice (optional)1/2 tsp paprikaJuice of 2 lemons1 tsp oilFor the sauce:1/2 cup yogurtLittle lemon juice1 tsp tahiniSalt1 tsp garlic paste

Method:

For the sauce:

Whisk all ingredients and serve with chicken and pita bread / lettuce.

For the shawarma:

Marinate chicken slices in all the ingredients.

Keep in marinade for atleast 4 hours.

Pan fry chicken till dry and serve with pita bread / lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, green chillies, parsley and sauce.

Take pita bread/lettuce and spread some sauce. Add chicken, tomato, onions, parsley, chillies and make a firm roll.

Tip: If you like your shawarma spicy, add a little bit of chilli garlic sauce.

Source: NDTV.com

AUTHOR

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster is Holistic Health Expert & Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in the health care industry, Dr. Foster has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to take control of their health through natural and lifestyle-based approaches. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Foster is passionate about educating the public on the benefits of natural health and sustainable living. Dr. Foster has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and popular health magazines. She is a regular columnist for "Health and Wellness Today" and has been featured in "Natural Living Magazine," "Diabetes Care Journal," and "Nutrition and Health Review."