Looking for a new chicken dish to make on the grill instead of your typical BBQ chicken? How about trying the Best Chicken Shawarma Platter? This dish has so much flavor, the family will love it and this recipe will definitely find a high place on the family’s favorite list! Use chicken breasts or thighs as they both turn out excellent on the grill. Do you prefer your chicken sliced or shredded? Both are worth trying with rice or in a pita!
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish, originally from Lebanon. This dish can be found in most of your local neighborhoods. Sometimes you will see shawarma cooked on a Vertical grill, a similar grill used for making Al Pastor or Greek Gyros. Check here for my recipe for Al Pastor!
Cooking Al Pastor on My Vertical Grill.
What Makes This Dish So Special?
One of the reasons that this dish is so special is due to the combination of all the Middle Eastern spices. Many of these spices can be found in your pantry. My recipe includes Cumin, Cardamon, Coriander, Sumac, Allspice, Cinnamon, Smoked Paprika, and Tumeric.
My Spiced-Rubbed Chicken on the Grill
Marinating the chicken overnight in all the spices will intensify all the flavors. You just can’t beat the smells from the Grill while the chicken is cooking. So Good!
Spices Used in my Shawarma Recipe & Spice Paste Rubbed into the Chicken.
What to Eat With the Shawarma
My Tzatziki and Toum
To serve this dish simply spread some toum over warm pita with the grilled chicken shwarma. Other options might be to prepare a shawarma platter with a small salad of tomatoes, chopped red onion, sliced cucumber, and lettuce. Or on a plate with some toum and rice! You will be rewarded with a healthy and tasty meal by including some sides such as Toum (garlic sauce), tzatziki, and hummus. Check here for my Toum recipe. Check here for my recipe for Kabobs and Tzatziki
However you decide to enjoy your Shawarma, you won’t be disappointed! Don’t forget to add some toum and tzatziki to complete your Best Shawarma Platter Ever! As always, thanks for Spending Time in My Kitchen!
Hope you enjoy the recipe. Please leave your comments below. And as always, Thanks for Spending Time in My Kitchen!
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