SAEDNEWS: First, it should be known that shawarma is one of the popular street foods in the Middle East, prepared with marinated meat and a mixture of aromatic spices.
According to the Saed News cooking service, you might be wondering how to prepare chicken shawarma with lavash bread. Shawarma is one of the most popular street foods in the Middle East, made with marinated meat and a blend of aromatic spices. In this version, instead of pita bread, lavash bread is used, which is thinner, more accessible, and gives a crispier texture. If you want to learn how to make chicken shawarma with lavash bread, this guide is for you.
Chicken breast or thigh: 500 g
Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup
Olive oil: 3 tbsp
Fresh lemon juice: 2 tbsp
Garlic (grated): 3 cloves
Ground cumin: 1 tsp
Paprika: 1 tsp
Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
Salt: 1 tsp
Ground cardamom: 1/2 tsp
Lavash bread: as needed
Onions: 2
Potatoes: 2
Cut chicken into thin strips for faster cooking. Measure all spices (paprika, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom). Grate garlic, juice the lemon, and prepare yogurt. Also prepare lavash bread and optional toppings such as pickles, tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Heat a pan or grill over medium heat with a little oil. Cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Slice onions thinly and season them with a little salt and sumac to reduce sharpness and enhance flavor.
Cut potatoes into thin strips and fry until golden. Drain excess oil using paper towels.
Place lavash bread on a flat surface. Add cooked chicken, fries, pickles, tomatoes, parsley, and seasoned onions. Add garlic sauce or yogurt if desired.
Roll the wrap tightly. Heat it in a dry pan or grill for 1–2 minutes per side until slightly crispy.
Cut and serve with garlic sauce, yogurt, or tahini sauce. You can also serve it with fries or salad.
Use a balanced mix of spices for an authentic Middle Eastern flavor.
Yogurt helps tenderize the chicken and enhances flavor absorption.
You can add mushrooms for extra taste by sautéing them with the chicken.
Tahini sauce (sesame paste, lemon juice, garlic, salt, yogurt) pairs perfectly with shawarma.
Lebanese garlic sauce (garlic, egg white, olive oil, lemon juice) creates a creamy texture.
Toasting the wrap improves texture and taste.
For a healthier version, bake chicken at 200°C instead of frying and use grilled vegetables instead of fries.
Adding cheese like cheddar creates a richer, creamier shawarma.
