Zara
Shawarma
NIGERIA

Shawarma

5.0
165 min
550 kcal
C

Recipe by

chigo chigo

Embark on a culinary journey to the streets of the Middle East and beyond, right from your Nigerian kitchen, with this authentic, from-scratch Shawarma recipe. We'll craft tender, spice-marinated chicken, fluffy homemade flatbreads, and a creamy, zesty garlic sauce (Toum), all wrapped up with crisp, fresh vegetables for an explosion of flavors and textures. This recipe brings the beloved street food experience home, ensuring every component is made with care and fresh ingredients.

165 minCook Time
550Calories
5.0Rating

Ingredients

2 Servings
  • All-purpose flour
    250 g
  • Instant yeast
    1 tsp
  • Granulated sugar
    1 tsp
  • Salt
    1 1/4 tsp
  • Warm water
    150 ml
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    300 g
  • Plain yogurt
    2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • Garlic
    6 cloves
  • Fresh ginger
    1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 tsp
  • Ground coriander
    1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Egg white
    1 piece
  • Vegetable oil
    120 ml
  • Small white cabbage
    1/4 head
  • Tomatoes
    2 medium-sized
  • Red onion
    1/2 medium-sized
  • Cucumber
    1/2 medium-sized