Shawarma with chicken

Cookinero 21 Apr 2025

Chicken shawarma in pita bread is traditionally street food, but we will tell you how to make it at home. To make delicious shawarma, you need to know a few secrets. The sauce is important. You don’t have to make it yourself. Regular mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt will do. But to make the taste rich, we will tell you how to make tomato and sour cream sauce. The ingredients may differ from those stated, but it is important that there are as many vegetables as meat.

How to cook Shawarma with chicken

Step 1

Shawarma with chicken

Marinate the chicken. Grease the chicken meat with the prepared spices and vegetable oil. Leave to marinate for 2 hours.

Step 2

Shawarma with chicken

Prepare the white sauce. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream, add pressed garlic, herbs and a pinch of salt. Stir and leave to infuse for 7-10 minutes.

Step 3

Shawarma with chicken

Prepare the red sauce. Place the tomato paste in a saucepan and heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning. Dissolve the starch in 150 ml of water and add to the tomato paste, stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add sugar, salt, hops-suneli and fresh coriander. Let cool.

Step 4

Shawarma with chicken

Fry the chicken. Pre-marinated chicken in spices, salt and fry in a heated frying pan with vegetable oil until golden brown for 7-9 minutes. Cut the chicken into cubes.

Step 5

Shawarma with chicken

Start "assembling" the shawarma. Grease the sheet of lavash with white and red sauces. Put the meat, cabbage on top, then tomatoes and cucumbers, onions and add more sauces on top for juiciness. Cover the filling with the free edge of the lavash. Fold the lower and upper edges and roll the shawarma into the lavash. Do the same steps for the remaining sheets of lavash and filling.

Step 6

Shawarma with chicken

Fry the shawarma. Heat a dry frying pan and fry the shawarma on both sides, about 1 minute on each side.

Shawarma with chicken - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, plain Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream, offering a similar tangy flavor with a slightly thicker consistency.
Store assembled shawarma in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For best results, reheat in a dry pan to crisp the lavash.
Try grilled halloumi, marinated tofu, or spiced chickpeas as a protein substitute for a vegetarian-friendly shawarma.
Yes, use gluten-free lavash or large tortillas, and ensure all sauces and spices are certified gluten-free.
Reduce or omit the spices in the chicken marinade and red sauce, or use mild paprika instead of hot spices.
It’s best to freeze the cooked chicken and sauces separately. Assemble fresh when ready to eat, as lavash can become soggy when thawed.
Serve with pickled vegetables, hummus, tabbouleh, or a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a complete meal.
Double or triple the chicken and sauce quantities, and prep ingredients in bowls for easy assembly. Use extra lavash sheets as needed.
Yes, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until crispy. Brush with oil for extra crunch.
Wrap the filling in large lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas for a lighter option.

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