# Chicken shawarma (from The Mediterranean Dish)

Video: [How to Make Grilled Chicken Shawarma - The Best Shawarma Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY) by [The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheMediterraneanDish).
RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Mediterranean Dish. Steps are paraphrased in our own words.
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.05 per serving, ~$21.16 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.95* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3/4 tbsp cumin
- 3/4 tbsp coriander
- 3/4 tbsp paprika
- some garlic powder
- some turmeric
- some cloves
- some cayenne pepper
- 1 large lemon
- some olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- 8 to 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- to taste salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 onion _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tomato
- some tahini
- some vegetables
- some pita

## Steps

1. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=34s) Add cumin and coriander to a mixing bowl.
2. [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=69s) Add paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, cloves, and cayenne pepper.
3. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=83s) Juice one large lemon into the spice mixture.
4. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=88s) Pour in olive oil and whisk the marinade.
5. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=132s) Add boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl.
6. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=143s) Season with salt and black pepper.
7. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=150s) Toss the chicken thoroughly to coat in the marinade.
8. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=206s) Slice an onion into thick round slices.
9. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=211s) Add onion slices into the chicken mixture.
10. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=244s) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
11. [4:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=262s) Build the shawarma stack on a vertical spit base using onion slices, chicken thighs, and a tomato on top.
12. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=318s) Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for indirect heat.
13. [5:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=326s) Place the shawarma assembly on the grill and cook under indirect heat.
14. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=333s) Baste the meat occasionally with pan drippings during grilling.
15. [6:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=378s) Remove the cooked shawarma stack from the grill.
16. [6:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=383s) Slice bits of chicken and onion off the skewer to create bite-sized pieces.
17. [7:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=442s) Warm pita bread on the stovetop burner.
18. [7:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEwN6bmVsCY&t=450s) Arrange the shawarma meat and vegetables on a serving platter with pita.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
- plastic wrap
- vertical spit and pan
- grill
- basting brush
- food processor

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantities for garlic powder, turmeric, cloves, cayenne pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, tahini, vegetables, and pita.
- Exact refrigeration time.
- Exact cooking duration on the grill.

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