Day 3 of Our 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Brings You an Irresistible Shawarma Recipe!
Discover how to make chicken shawarma on the Big Green Egg for smoky, tender perfection. This dish pairs perfectly with warm pita, fresh toppings, and flavorful sauces for a festive feast everyone will love. Let’s fire up the Big Green Egg and create this Middle Eastern-inspired masterpiece!
Ingredients:
Large Onion – 1
Lemon – 1
Garlic – 2 Tbsp. – Minced
10-12 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Olive Oil
Yogurt
Pickles – Thin sliced
Diced Tomatoes
Pickled Onion
Cucumber – Diced
Chopped Lettuce
Crumbled Feta
Tzatziki Sauce
Pita Bread
Tools:
Cast Iron Pan
2 Large Kabob Sticks
4’ Butchers Twine
Yogurt Sauce:
Combine: Minced Garlic - .5 tbsp. / .5 Cup of plain Yogurt / Half a lemon squeezed / 1tsp Cumin
Salt & Pepper – to taste
Recipe:
Marinate the chicken
- For your marinate, mix equal parts Paprika, Coriander, Cumin, Salt and Pepper then add ½ tsp of Cayenne and freshly squeezed lemon
- Add your chicken and marinate to a bag and leave it in the fridge for 2-6 hours
Prepare the BGE:
- Fill with Oak & Hickory charcoal
- For setup add the conveggtor but no grill
- Preheat the egg to 320F
Prep the tower
- Square off the large onion for stability
- Peirce the kabobs sticks through the bottom
- Place the onion on the cast iron pan with the sticks facing up
Layer the marinated chicken
- Taking the marinated chicken from the fridge, start layering it on top of the onion piercing it with the kabob sticks to make a tower
- Place the cast iron pan on the conEggtor. Cook until internal chicken temp hits 175F
Prep Pita
- While the chicken is cooking. Prep your pita with Tzatziki, Yogurt Sauce, Lettuce, cucumber, pickles and pickled onion.
Shave the chicken
- Once you have everything prepper. Shave off the cooked chicken into the bottom pan and layer it into your pita.
- Roll up your pita and enjoy.
Pro Tips:
- Temperature Control: Maintain a steady 320°F for even cooking.
- Recommended Accessories: Use the ConvEGGtor for indirect heat and a cast iron pan for capturing drippings to keep your chicken moist and flavorful.
- Flavor Boost: Add oak and hickory charcoal for that authentic smoky shawarma taste.
This Shawarma Recipe proves that the Big Green Egg can do it all! From smoky, spiced chicken to perfectly warmed pita, this dish delivers authentic flavor straight from your grill. Looking for more festive recipes to try? Stay tuned for the rest of our 12 Days of Christmas Recipes and elevate your holiday cooking!
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