Homemade Spicy Shawarma Recipe
A fiery, homemade shawarma that captures the smoky, savory essence of street‑food classics. The blend of aromatic spices, olive oil, and tomato paste creates a rich, flavorful coating, while the chicken thighs stay juicy and crisp. Wrapped in warm pita with fresh pickles and garlic sauce, this dish delivers a satisfying crunch and bold taste in every bite.
Recipe by thegoldenbalance· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- pickles
- pita bread
- garlic
Spice Rub
- turmeric
- garlic powder
- cumin
- paprika
- allspice
- coriander
- onion powder
- cardamom
- clove
- cayenne pepper
- MSG
- a pinch salt
- sugar
Chicken Marinade
- chicken thighs
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- white vinegar
- tomato paste
Instructions
- 1Place an empty glass mixing bowl on a wooden surface.
- 2Mix the brown, paste‑like mixture in the glass bowl by hand until smooth.
- 3Combine turmeric, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, allspice, coriander, onion powder, cardamom, clove, cayenne pepper, MSG, salt, and sugar in a bowl to make the spice rub.
- 4Add olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, and tomato paste to the spice rub and whisk until a smooth, evenly distributed mixture forms.
- 5Slice chicken thighs into half‑inch pieces, keeping the fat for flavor and juiciness.
- 6Coat each chicken piece thoroughly with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring no clumps.
- 7Marinate the coated chicken overnight or for at least a few hours to allow flavors to penetrate.
- 8Heat a cast‑iron skillet over high heat until very hot; avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming—cook in batches if necessary.
- 9Sear the marinated chicken pieces until a crisp crust forms and the interior is cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- 10While the chicken cooks, warm pita bread in a separate pan or oven until soft and pliable.
- 11Spread a generous amount of garlic sauce or the homemade sauce over the warm pita, then add the cooked chicken and sliced pickles.
- 12Roll the pita tightly, wrap in parchment paper and aluminum foil, and toast briefly to meld flavors and achieve a slight crunch.
- 13Serve immediately, optionally with extra garlic sauce on top.
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Marinate for flavor
Coat the chicken pieces with the spice rub and let them marinate overnight or for at least a few hours before cooking.
Sear in a hot, uncrowded pan
Heat a cast‑iron skillet until very hot and cook the chicken in batches.
Warm pita separately
Warm the pita bread in a separate pan or oven until soft and pliable before assembling the sandwich.
Brief toast for crunch
After rolling, wrap the pita in parchment paper and foil and toast briefly to meld flavors and add a slight crunch.
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Homemade Spicy Shawarma?
- About 45 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Homemade Spicy Shawarma recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Homemade Spicy Shawarma recipe come from?
- It was shared by thegoldenbalance on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.