Homemade Shawarma Skewer – How to Make Shawarma at Home

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Homemade Shawarma Skewer – How to Make Shawarma at Home

Shawarma is one of the most popular and widely enjoyed street foods in the Arab world, particularly in the Levant region. While many prefer buying it from restaurants, homemade shawarma is just as delicious and even healthier. This authentic shawarma recipe is perfect for family gatherings, serving 12 people and requiring about 100 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

Homemade Shawarma Skewer

 

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 kg of chicken, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup of yogurt
  • 10 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ cup of vinegar
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon of chicken spices
  • White pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon of shawarma spice mix
  • ½ cup of melted vegetable ghee
  • ½ cup of tahini
  • 5 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon of ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

How to Prepare Shawarma Skewer:

Step 1: Preparing the Marinade

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine:

    • Minced garlic
    • Yogurt
    • Vinegar
    • Melted ghee
    • Onions
    • Tahini
    • Salt, white pepper, black pepper
    • Shawarma spices, chicken spices
    • Ground cloves, ginger, curry powder, and nutmeg

  2. Blend until you achieve a smooth and well-combined marinade.

Step 2: Marinating the Chicken

  1. Place the chicken strips in a deep bowl.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix thoroughly to coat every piece.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (overnight for best results).

Step 3: Assembling the Shawarma Skewer

  1. Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge.
  2. Layer the chicken pieces on a shawarma skewer in a stacked formation, pressing each layer down gently.
  3. Secure the stack properly so it stays intact while cooking.

Step 4: Cooking the Shawarma

  1. Place the skewer on a rotating shawarma grill or in a vertical rotisserie.
  2. Cook while rotating the skewer, allowing the outer layers to roast evenly.
  3. As the outer layers cook, shave off thin slices using a sharp knife.
  4. Continue roasting and slicing until all the chicken is cooked through.

Step 5: Serving the Shawarma

  1. Serve hot with:
    • Pita bread or saj bread
    • Garlic sauce (Toum) or tahini sauce
    • Pickles and fresh vegetables

Tips for Perfect Homemade Shawarma:

✅ Let the chicken marinate overnight for deeper flavors.
✅ Use a vertical shawarma grill for the most authentic texture.
✅ If using an oven, bake at 200°C (392°F) for 45 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get crispy edges.
✅ Serve in wraps or sandwiches with garlic sauce and pickled turnips for an authentic touch.

This homemade shawarma skewer recipe brings the authentic street-food experience to your kitchen. Enjoy this juicy, flavorful, and aromatic shawarma with your family and guests! 🌯🔥

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