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Chicken Shawarma

Recipe by shraa77 on InstagramAdded 22 May 2026.

1 hour to prep, 30 minutes to cook. This chicken shawarma recipe is a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional Middle Eastern street food, with a blend of spices, cheese, and creamy sauce. The dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or lunch, and can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, salad, or bread.

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Chicken Shawarma by shraa77, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Start by marinating the boneless chicken thighs in a mixture of yogurt, cream, ginger garlic paste, chili paste, salt, pepper, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander powder, and green chili powder for at least 1 hour.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is coated throughout with the yogurt, cream, and spices. Give the marinade time to flavor the thighs before cooking.

  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  3. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is browned and cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is browned and cooked through. Cook pieces with space so they brown evenly.

  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken in its sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is tender.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sauce has thickened and the chicken is tender. Stir occasionally while it simmers.

  5. While the chicken is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of ghee or butter in a small pan over low heat.

  6. Add the melted ghee or butter to the chicken and stir to combine.

  7. Finish the dish by sprinkling the mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The mozzarella is melted and bubbly. Keep the heat low while the cheese melts.

  8. Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

  9. Serve the chicken shawarma hot, wrapped in bread or with a side of rice or salad.

  10. Enjoy your delicious and flavorful chicken shawarma!

Tips while you cook

Marinate Thoroughly
Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
Even Browning
Cook the chicken 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Incorporate Ghee/Butter
Melt the ghee or butter, then stir it into the pan before adding the cheese.
Melt Cheese Properly
Sprinkle mozzarella and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until melted and bubbly.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Shawarma, 4 ways

Four creators posted their own. Most use garlic, cumin, coriander, onion powder and chicken.

  1. thegoldenbalance50 min21 ingr.Only this one uses cayenne pepper, msg and sugar
  2. Bastien Horisberger1 hr 15 min26 ingr.Only this one uses beef, bell peppers and zaatar
  3. shraa771 hr 30 min14 ingr.Only this one uses cream, ginger garlic paste and chili paste
  4. Ahmad Alzahabi45 min11 ingr.Grilled
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