Spiced chicken with garlic sauce, pickles and salad wrapped or stuffed into warm pita.
Chicken Shawarma Pita is spiced chicken with garlic sauce, pickles and salad wrapped or stuffed into warm pita.
Make Chicken Shawarma Pita when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.
lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus
Coat the chicken with shawarma spices, salt and a little oil.
Cook over high heat until browned at the edges and fully cooked.
Warm the pita until flexible.
Spread with garlic sauce and add chicken, pickles and salad.
Finish with lemon and roll or fold tightly.
Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.
Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.
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