Lahori Chicken Shawarma (lahori Chicken Shawarma)
Lahori Chicken Shawarma is a popular street food in Lahore, Pakistan, known for its flavorful and aromatic spices. This recipe brings the authentic taste of Lahori cuisine to your kitchen, with tender chicken wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with a tangy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken slices and coat them with the marinade. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Warm the pita bread rounds in the skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing a spoonful of tahini sauce on each pita bread, then adding the cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and parsley.
- Roll up the pita bread and wrap it in parchment paper for easy serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Skillet Bowl Spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Parchment paper
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lahori Chicken Shawarma with a side of pickled vegetables and a refreshing mint yogurt drink.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, sprinkle some sumac or drizzle some hot sauce over the assembled shawarma before rolling it up.
Cost
$15