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Homemade Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe - Quick, Juicy & Easy to Make!

Homemade Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

This Homemade Chicken Shawarma Sandwich is the ultimate weeknight comfort food: juicy spiced chicken, garlic-yogurt sauce, and crisp veggies wrapped in warm pita. Quick, flavorful, and customizable!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thigh thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt or olive oil
  • salt to taste
Assembly
  • 4 pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced
  • 1 handful fresh parsley or lettuce
  • Optional veggies sliced cucumber, pickles, or shredded carrot
Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • lemon juice a squeeze
  • salt a pinch

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt or olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook in a single layer for 3–4 minutes. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred.
  3. Warm pita or flatbreads in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.
  4. To make the sauce, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5. To assemble, place chicken on pita, add onion, tomato, greens, optional veggies, and drizzle with sauce. Fold or roll tightly.
  6. Cut sandwich in half if desired, and serve with extra sauce or a side salad.

Notes

Customize your sandwich with different sauces, veggies, or protein substitutes. Leftover chicken stores well and makes a quick lunch the next day!