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Iram Mansoor

Shawarma Tray Bake

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Shawarma Tray Bake combines juicy marinated chicken, tangy sumac onions, creamy garlic sauce, and melty mozzarella all wrapped in warm pita and baked to golden goodness. A bold, flavor-packed twist on your favorite street food — perfect for sharing, easy to make, and impossible to resist!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red pepper paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Sauce:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 water
For Assembly:
  • 8 pita bread or tortillas
  • Shawarma chicken
  • Pickled cucumbers
  • Diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon, squeezed
For the Sumac Onions:
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • Handful of parsley
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp sumac
For the Red Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red pepper paste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/3 cup water
For Assembly:
  • 8 pita bread or tortillas
  • Shawarma chicken
  • Pickled cucumbers
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Red sauce
  • Garlic sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, red chili powder, turmeric, parsley, oregano, yogurt, tomato paste, red pepper paste, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  2. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Garlic Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, water, parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Sumac Onions
  1. In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced red onion with parsley, lemon juice, and sumac. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Make the Red Sauce
  1. In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper paste, salt, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, red chili powder, and water.
  2. Cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the Shawarma
  1. Lay the pita or tortilla wraps flat. Spread a layer of red sauce on each, followed by a generous portion of shawarma chicken.
  2. Top with pickled cucumbers, diced tomatoes, a drizzle of red sauce, and a spoonful of sumac onions. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  3. Roll up each wrap tightly.
Bake until Golden
  1. Spread a thin layer of red sauce on a baking tray.
  2. Place the assembled shawarmas on the tray, and drizzle more red sauce over the top.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the wraps are golden brown and crispy.

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Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness of the red sauce by adding more or less red chili powder.
  • For a tangy twist, add some pickled onions along with the cucumbers.
  • If you prefer, you can also serve this dish without baking for a lighter, fresh option.
  • Enjoy this flavorful and comforting Shawarma Tray Bake!

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