Syrian Chicken Shawarma

Experience the authentic flavors of Syrian street food at home with this Syrian Chicken Shawarma recipe! Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a mix of yogurt, lemon, vinegar, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices, then seared to golden perfection. Served in soft Syrian bread with crispy fries, pickles, and garlicky toum sauce, each bite is packed with layers of flavor that will transport you straight to the streets of Damascus. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a special homemade treat! 

Ingredients:

• ½ kg chicken breasts, sliced
• 3 tbsp yogurt
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp shawarma spices
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Salt + black pepper

For serving:

• Syrian bread (Shami)
• Toum sauce (mayonnaise + garlic + yogurt/milk)
• Pickled cucumber
• Fried potatoes

Instructions:

1️⃣ Marinate the chicken:

• Mix yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and all the spices.
• Coat the chicken slices in this mixture and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours.

2️⃣ Cook the chicken:

• Heat a pan on high heat.
• Sear the chicken slices until fully cooked and nicely browned.

3️⃣ Slice the chicken:

• Let the chicken rest for a minute, then cut it into small pieces.

4️⃣ Assemble the shawarma:

• Stuff the Syrian bread with chicken, fried potatoes, pickles, and toum sauce.

5️⃣ Optional grilling:

• Toast the sandwich on a grill for 2 minutes for extra crispiness.

✨ Result:
Authentic Syrian chicken shawarma with tender meat, rich spices, and all the classic toppings. Perfectly flavorful and satisfying!