Mom’s Shawerma(شاورما)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Mom's Shawerma recipe for a tasty Middle Eastern dish
in Main

Prep

30 min (including marinating time)

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves , cut into bite-sized chunks
1 small onion , chopped
3 cloves garlic , minced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground sumac ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
281
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
Mom's Shawerma is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is often enjoyed as street food. It typically consists of marinated and grilled chicken that is shredded and served with pita bread, vegetables, and a variety of sauces. This recipe is a simplified version of the classic dish, but still packs plenty of flavor thanks to the spices and tangy vinegar and lemon juice. Serve it with some tzatziki sauce or hummus for a delicious and satisfying meal that will transport you straight to Jerusalem.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together chicken, onion, garlic, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, cloves, and black pepper.
2.Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken mixture.
3.Cook the chicken until browned on all sides.
4.Reduce heat and let the chicken mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5.Sprinkle with ground sumac if desired and serve with pita bread or rice.

PROS

Mom’s Shawerma is a delicious and flavorful Middle Eastern dish that is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

It’s a healthy and protein-packed dish thanks to the chicken, and can be easily customized to be gluten-free or Paleo.

CONS

The chicken needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to fully develop.

It can be messy to eat with the pita bread, so be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand.

Some of the spices may be difficult to find at your local grocery store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mom’s Shawerma is a healthy and protein-packed dish thanks to the chicken.
The spices used in this recipe, such as cumin and ginger, have anti-inflammatory properties and may help improve digestion.

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