Fri 27 Apr 2007
Shawerma Djaj (also Shawarma Dajaj, Shawarma djaj, Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Shawerma, arabic شاورما دجاج) is a delicious chicken dish often served in Lebanese (pita) bread. It is famous across all the Middle East, especially Turkey (where it originated), Syria, and Lebanon. It is currently a very known and beloved dish all over the world.
Ingredients
- 2 kg boned chicken, cut into finger size slices
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- a dash of salt (as desired)
- a dash of ground white pepper
- a dash of ground paprika
- a dash of ground mastic
- 1 tbls ground 7 spices
Procedure
- Mix all ingredients above
- Soak placed in the refrigerator for 24 hours
- Place in an oven tray
- Enter tray into a 220°C oven for 45 minutes
- Serve in Lebanese (pita) bread, with grilled tomatoes, french fries, and lettuce salad
