06/01/2026
1. 🍗 Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients
* 500 g chicken thighs, sliced
* ½ cup yogurt
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tsp paprika
* ½ tsp turmeric
* ½ tsp cinnamon
* Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).
3. Grill or pan-fry until cooked and lightly charred.
4. Slice into strips.
5. Serve in pita bread with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
2. 🥩 Beef Shawarma
Ingredients
* 500 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
* ½ cup yogurt
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* ½ tsp allspice
* ½ tsp smoked paprika
* Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
1. Combine all ingredients and marinate for 4–6 hours.
2. Cook beef over high heat until browned and tender.
3. Rest for a few minutes before slicing.
4. Wrap in pita with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and tahini sauce.
3. 🌶️ Spicy Shawarma
Ingredients
* 500 g chicken, sliced
* ½ cup yogurt
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp hot sauce
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp chili powder
* ½ tsp cayenne pepper
* ½ tsp cumin powder
* Salt to taste
Method
1. Mix ingredients into a marinade.
2. Coat chicken thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Grill or sauté until cooked.
5. Serve with spicy garlic sauce and fresh vegetables in a wrap.
4. 🧄 Garlic Shawarma
Ingredients
* 500 g chicken, sliced
* ½ cup yogurt
* 6 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp oregano
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* ½ tsp black pepper
* Salt to taste
Method
1. Combine ingredients and marinate chicken.
2. Refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
3. Grill until golden and juicy.
4. Wrap with extra garlic sauce, onions, and lettuce.
5. Serve immediately.
5. 🫒 Mediterranean Shawarma
Ingredients
* 500 g chicken, sliced
* ½ cup yogurt
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 1 tsp za’atar
* ½ tsp sumac
* Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
1. Mix marinade ingredients and coat chicken.
2. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
3. Grill until charred and cooked through.
4. Serve in pita with olives, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
6. 🌿 Veggie Shawarma
Ingredients
* 1 cup cauliflower florets
* 1 red bell pepper, sliced
* 1 zucchini, sliced
* 1 cup cooked chickpeas
* ½ cup yogurt
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* Salt to taste
Method
1. Toss vegetables and chickpeas with yogurt and spices.
2. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes.
3. Warm pita bread.
4. Fill with roasted vegetables and garlic sauce.
5. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles before serving.
🥣 Quick Garlic Shawarma Sauce
Ingredients
* ½ cup mayonnaise
* ¼ cup Greek yogurt
* 3 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Salt to taste
Method
1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
2. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Use as a shawarma spread or dipping sauce.
