Schwarma Recipe
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Schwarma

By: 3BadBoxers 
"A wrap done by Middle Eastern street vendors - the recipe is surprisingly easy, not a lot of exotic ingredients, and good. The most difficult part is cutting the meat very thin! These can also be made with beef or lamb."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
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  • Condiments
  • 8 (6-inch) pita breads, warmed
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional)
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing

Directions

  1. To make the marinade, stir together 1 cup yogurt, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and vinegar. Stir in the garlic, onion, pepper, red pepper flakes, mace, and salt. Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Place oven rack in the top position, and turn oven on to Broil.
  3. To cook, drain the marinade from the meat, and place on a slotted broiler pan. Broil on top rack of preheated oven, turning after a few minutes, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. To assemble the schwarma, spread each pita with a tablespoon of plain yogurt, and layer with onion, tomato, and cucumber. Pile on the broiled chicken, and dress with Ranch dressing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 486 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 76mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by DCHEF1   view full review
I am a Chef/ Manager for a Catering Company and I put this on my Menu to see if it was as good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by Irene Graver   view full review
I found this very tasty. Next time I make it I will not do it in Pita Bread, I am going to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Cookie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were really great. A tip for slicing the meat really thin: Freeze it first for at least...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by stoerien   view full review
This was awesome! It was easy to make and a really nice flavor. I took it easy on the spice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by the_crazy_cooker   view full review
This recipe for Schwarma was delicious. Not to spicey and so good that my whole family(include...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by Ravished   view full review
One adjustment... I omitted the Mace. And still...Man .. oh ... man is about all I have to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by Parapet   view full review
We really enjoyed this, it reminded my daughter of the stuff by the same name she had had in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by Jessica   view full review
great taste! I made my own pitas and made more of the "marinade" and used that for my base....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Barb A.   view full review
Enjoyed this recipe and I made as directed, except used 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce. Since the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by Jessica   view full review
Even better than anticipated. I used nutmeg instead of mace and nonfat yogurt works well. I...

 

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