Chicken Shawarma
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 15 min plus marinating
- Cook
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
History & Origin
Shawarma descends from the Ottoman vertical rotisserie tradition also seen in döner and gyros. Street vendors stack marinated meat on a turning spit; this home version uses strongly seasoned chicken thighs roasted at high heat, then sliced and browned for crisp edges.