Shawarma
A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.
Bmarchai RecipeshighProteingymFoodlowSugar
Nutrition (per serving)
920Calories
90 gProtein
50 gCarbs
40 gFat
8 gSugar
1100 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 1 cup Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 4 Pita bread
- 1 cup Tahini sauce
Method
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add onion and cook stirring occasionally until golden-brown, 6–8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet, and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the shawarma by spreading a layer of tahini sauce on each pita, then adding sliced chicken, onion, and any desired toppings.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of sumac.
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