What is chicken shawarma?

Chicken shawarma is a savory Middle Eastern dish that consists of a flavorful chicken cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Shawarma seasoning usually includes paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic, and cinnamon.

How do you make shawarma at home?

We found the best way to replicate the style of chicken shawarma at home is to slice it super thin and marinate it in some olive oil, lemon juice, and shawarma seasoning before cooking in a very hot cast iron pan. Use partially frozen chicken breast and a sharp knife (we love our Chinese chef’s knife for this situation) to shave the chicken thin, just like it would be shaved off the spit after cooking.

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Takeout Dinner Recipes

We love to recreate our favorite takeout meals at home so we can enjoy them for a fraction of the cost! After years of enjoying all the best takeout dishes, we’ve made everything from Indian, Thai, and Chinese takeout to Panera style soups, sub shop sandwiches, and pizza joint favorites.