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What is chicken shawarma?

Chicken shawarma is a delicious and popular Middle Eastern dish that has become hugely popular worldwide. It consists of marinated pieces of chicken, usually cooked on a vertical rotisserie, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. The chicken is usually cut into thin slices and served in pita bread or rolled in flatbread, making it an easy-to-eat street food option.

What is chicken shawarma used for?

The marinade used for chicken shawarma varies from region to region, but usually contains an aromatic blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, curcuma, paprika, garlic and lemon juice. This combination gives the meat its distinctive spicy and fragrant flavor. The marinated chicken is then stacked on a large skewer before being placed on the rotisserie to cook slowly for hours until it is perfectly tender.