Shawarma Roll

4.9(75 reviews)

Middle Eastern shawarma roll — spiced chicken or beef wrapped in flatbread with garlic sauce, pickles, and salad. Street food perfection.

Prep Time

21 min

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Cook Time

30 min

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Servings

4

Calories

489 cal

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Shawarma Roll — homemade International dinner recipe with chicken, garlic sauce, tahini, 4 servings, ready in 51 minutes
Dinner
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servings
  • Chicken500 g
  • Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
  • Tahini1
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper½ tsp
  • Cooking Oil1
  • Garlic3 cloves

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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. 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. 2

    Heat cast iron over highest heat until smoking. Cook in batches for 90 sec per side until charred.

  3. 3

    Make garlic sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 4 grated garlic + lemon + olive oil + salt.

  4. 4

    Pickle vegetables: thinly slice cucumber + red onion. Toss with vinegar + sugar + salt. Sit 15 min.

  5. 5

    Warm 4 pita or flatbreads in dry skillet.

  6. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where's sumac?
Middle Eastern groceries. Substitute: lemon zest + paprika.
Chicken or beef?
Either. Chicken is more common; beef is bolder.
Best bread?
Large pita with pocket, lavash, large flour tortilla.
Sides?
Hummus, tabbouleh, fries with sumac.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

Calories489kcal
Protein32g
Carbohydrates49g
Fat27g
Fiber5g
Sugar36g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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