Crispy Chicken Shawarma

    Crispy Chicken Shawarma - Recipe photo
    Prep: 15 min
    Cook: 60 min
    Total: 75 min
    Serves: 4

    You can now make your own shawarma skewer at home, no fancy gadgets needed! This recipe for crispy chicken shawarma lets you enjoy restaurant-style shawarma for dinner.

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    • 2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 3 garlic cloves(minced)
    • 2 wooden skewers
    • 1 large onion(cut in half across the center)
    • 1 cup tahini
    • 1 lemon(juice of)
    • 1 salt(1–2 tsp)
    • 1 cup ice-cold water(~¾ cup as needed)
    • 1 large onion(sliced)
    • 1 lemon(juice of)
    • 1 olive oil(drizzle)
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 tsp sumac
    • 1 large pita or lavash(split)
    • 1 pickles(optional)
    • 1 shawarma drippings
    • 1 tbsp hot pepper paste(or mix + 2 tbsp oil)
    • 2 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts(pounded thin)
    • 0.25 cup lemon juice
    • 0.25 cup olive oil
    • 0.25 cup hot pepper paste(can be subbed for tomato paste)
    • 1 tbsp shawarma spice
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