Nigerian Shawarma is an irresistible snack, made with beef or chicken filling. This tasty snack is now a popular meal among Nigerians and is also one of the most snacks in eateries and restaurants.

Shawarma is deliciously addicting and so easy to prepare, that you will want to make it everyday. Just follow the instructions below and you will be glad you did. Enjoy!

Ingredients For Nigerian Chicken Shawarma
• 2 Chicken breasts (de-boned/boneless)
• 2 Chicken thighs (de-boned/boneless) (use de-boned/boneless beef as substitute)
• 6+ Shawarma bread (either pita bread/flour tortilla wraps)
• 1 small sized Cabbage
• 3 medium sized Carrots
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 big Tomatoes
• 1 medium sized Onions
• Ketchup
• Mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable/olive oil (For stir frying)

For The Marinade:
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoon curry
• 1 teaspoon onion powder/2 teaspoons minced onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large chicken stock cube/bouillon cube (crushed into powder)
• Half a teaspoon black pepper
• Chilli pepper to taste
• Salt to taste (optional because the stock cube already has salt)
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable/olive oil

Preparation Of Nigerian Shawarma:
• Wash and thinly slice the cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, onions and carrots and set aside. Also cut the chicken or beef into thin slices and set aside.

• It is recommended to use a combination of chicken thighs and breasts because the fat from the thighs adds extra flavor and compliments the taste of the chicken breast.

• Place the chicken slices into a bowl, add the marinade and mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Then cover and store in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours (depending all how much time you have).

• You don't need to wait for 24 hours, just store overnight or for 2-3 hours, but note that the longer the meat marinades, the better it tastes.

• In a pan, heat up a tablespoonful of oil. Add the marinated chicken/beef and stir fry until juicy and golden brown. Scoop unto a plate and set aside.

• Mix some mayonnaise and ketchup together ("mayo-ketch" spread). Place a shawarma bread on a clean flat surface and cut into two equal sizes (that's if you are using a large pita bread).

• But if using a very flat bread or tortilla wraps, simply spread the "mayo-ketch" on it and then fill it with the sliced vegetables on one end and sprinkle some chili pepper (optional).

• Then fold the bread, tuck in the edge, and roll to form a shawarma wrap. If you want to warm it up a bit, place on a heated pan for 3 minutes (the closed edge facing the pan).

• If you have a microwave or sandwich maker, feel free to use those too. And your homemade Nigerian Chicken Shawarma is ready... Enjoy!

Note: There are several breads used for making shawarma; which includes, Pita bread, Naan bread, flour tortilla wraps and a lot more.

Just make use of any one you have... it also tastes great in sliced bread (sandwich bread) and our local Agege bread too!

Source: http://www.versatileblog.com.ng/2017/07/shawarma-recipe-how-to-make.html

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