Chicken Shawarma

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Here is a recipe that will transport you to the bustling streets of Alexandria, where the aromas of Arabic cuisine mingle with the beauty of the souks. Chicken Shawarma, a classic must-try, brings together the most intense flavors of the region: thin slices of chicken breast seasoned with exotic spices, a rich and flavorful cream sauce serving as a backdrop for an exceptional ensemble of flavors.

🥘 Ingredients

• 6 Arabic breads
• 500g chicken breasts, boneless and sliced very thinly
• 500g natural yogurt
• 1 cup sour cream
• Spices for Shawarma
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup oil
• Nutmeg
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 sliced onion
• Chopped pickles
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Salt, pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a casserole dish, place the chicken pieces, add the chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of spices for Shawarma, olive oil, oil, grated nutmeg, salt. Pour 500ml of water and bring to a boil. Let cook until the water is completely evaporated, then stir with a wooden spoon over low heat for 5 minutes.
2. For the Shawarma sauce preparation, in a large bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 teaspoon of spices for Shawarma, vinegar, salt, pepper.
3. Stuff the Arabic bread (make a hole in the middle) with the chicken filling, the Shawarma sauce, slices of tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
4. Roll the stuffed bread like a cigar.
5. Serve immediately.

🏷 Tags: Entrée Shawarma Chicken Arabic Bread Crème Fraîche Yogurt Olive Oil Shawarma Spices