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Shawarma

Lebanese rotisserie meat - vertical spit meat in pita. Street food legend.

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time8 hours (including marinating)
Servings10
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 2 kg Chicken thighs
  • 200 g Garlic toum
  • 2 tbsp Seven spice
  • 60 ml Vinegar
  • 10 Pita bread
  • for serving Pickles

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken overnight with spices.

    ⏱️ 8+ hours
  2. 2

    Stack on vertical spit or bake layered.

    ⏱️ 30 minutes
  3. 3

    Cook, shaving crispy outside.

    ⏱️ 2 hours
  4. 4

    Serve in pita with toum and pickles.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Toum (garlic sauce) is essential
  • βœ“Crispy edges are best
  • βœ“Street food icon

πŸ”„ Variations

  • Beef shawarma
  • Mixed meats

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories420
Protein32g
Carbs28g
Fat22g
Fiber2g

🏷️ Tags

Shawarma Recipe - Lebanon | world.food