Chicken Shawarma
Image générée par IA
Levantine

Chicken Shawarma

Tender chicken thighs simmered in a warmly spiced yogurt marinade until fragrant and juicy, then briefly seared for charred edges. Serve with lemon, herbs, and flatbread for a weeknight Levantine classic.

55 min 4 portions Medium
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Comment préparer

1
Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, 15 ml of the olive oil, grated garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cardamom, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth and evenly colored.
2
Add the chicken and turn to coat every piece. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours for a fuller flavor.
3
Heat the remaining olive oil in a wide, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in one layer, scraping in the marinade, and cook for 3 minutes until the underside begins to brown.
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add 120 ml of water and the remaining salt, and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, turning once, until the thickest pieces reach 74°C.
5
Remove the lid and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until most of the sauce clings to the meat and the edges are deeply browned.
Chicken shawarma with deeply browned edges in a skillet Image générée par IA
6
Transfer the chicken to a board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice across the grain into bite-sized pieces, then serve hot in the warmed flatbread with your chosen toppings.
Sliced chicken shawarma served with warm flatbread and fresh toppings Image générée par IA

Pourquoi cette recette fonctionne

Yogurt tenderizes the chicken while garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cardamom create shawarma's characteristic warm aroma. A covered simmer keeps the meat moist, and a final uncovered sear supplies the browned edges associated with spit-roasted shawarma.

Conservation et réchauffage

Comment la conserver

Refrigerate cooled chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store flatbread and fresh toppings separately.

Comment la réchauffer

Reheat gently in a covered skillet over medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of water until steaming hot throughout, or microwave in short intervals until the center reaches 74°C.

Nutrition / portion

643kcal
59,97 gprotéines
39,21 gglucides
26,79 glipides
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Publiée le 20 août 2026 · mise à jour le 21 août 2026