Shawarma Roll
Middle Eastern shawarma roll — spiced chicken or beef wrapped in flatbread with garlic sauce, pickles, and salad. Street food perfection.
Prep Time
21 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
489 cal

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- Chicken500 g
- Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
- Tahini1
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken500 g
- Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
- Tahini1
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1.5 lb of chicken thighs (or beef) into ¼-inch strips. Marinate at least 4 hours: ¼ cup olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 1 cup yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons salt.
- 2
Heat cast iron over highest heat until smoking. Cook in batches for 90 sec per side until charred.
- 3
Make garlic sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 4 grated garlic + lemon + olive oil + salt.
- 4
Pickle vegetables: thinly slice cucumber + red onion. Toss with vinegar + sugar + salt. Sit 15 min.
- 5
Warm 4 pita or flatbreads in dry skillet.
- 6
Build each roll: pita + garlic sauce + meat + pickled veg + lettuce + tomato + sumac + parsley + lemon. Roll tightly.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Long marinade. Overnight ideal.
- 2.Maximum heat.
- 3.Pickled vegetables essential.
- 4.Sumac is the secret.
🔬 Why It Works
Shawarma rolls succeed with the Middle Eastern spice profile (cumin, paprika, allspice, cinnamon), high-heat cooking for char, and the bright contrast of garlic sauce + pickles. The combination defines authentic shawarma flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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