Chicken Shawarma Roll

✅ Ingredients:

For the chicken marinade:

• 500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts (thinly sliced)

• 3 tbsp plain yogurt

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For garlic sauce (toum) or garlic mayo:

• ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

• 2-3 cloves garlic (crushed)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt to taste

For assembly:

• Flatbreads, pita, or large tortillas

• Sliced onions

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced cucumbers or pickles

• Fresh parsley or coriander

• Lettuce leaves (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken:

• In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt, and olive oil.

• Add sliced chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).

2. Cook chicken:

• Heat a skillet or grill pan on medium-high heat.

• Cook chicken slices until fully cooked and slightly charred (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

3. Prepare garlic sauce:

• Mix mayonnaise or yogurt with crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt.

• Adjust garlic and lemon to taste.

4. Assemble rolls:

• Warm flatbreads.

• Spread garlic sauce generously.

• Add cooked chicken, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers/pickles, lettuce, and fresh herbs.

• Roll tightly and wrap in foil or parchment paper.

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🍽️ Serve with:

• French fries, chili sauce, or a fresh salad.

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💡 Tips:

• For extra flavor, grill chicken on skewers or barbecue.

• Add hot sauce or tahini sauce for variety.

• Use store-bought garlic sauce or make toum (Lebanese garlic sauce) if you want authentic taste.

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