Halal Recipe : Easy Chicken Shawarma (Halal, Budget Version)

 let’s bring some spice today with Chicken Shawarma, a Middle Eastern street food classic we can make halal, simple, and budget-friendly right at home!

Recipe: Easy Chicken Shawarma (Halal, Budget Version)

Time: 45 mins (incl. marinate & cook) | Servings: 2 wraps or rice plates

Ingredients:

-200g boneless chicken thigh or breast 

-1 tbsp plain yogurt 

-1 tbsp oil 

-1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice 

-1 garlic clove (minced) 

-1/2 tsp cumin

-1/2 tsp paprika

-1/2 tsp coriander

-1/4 tsp turmeric

-1/4 tsp black pepper

-Salt to taste

Optional (for serving):

Flatbread, rice, or fries

Garlic yogurt sauce or tahini

Sliced cucumber, tomato, lettuce, onions

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken:

In a bowl, mix yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, and all spices. Coat chicken and let marinate at least 20 mins (or overnight in fridge for deeper flavor).

2. Cook:

Grill in a hot pan or bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred. Slice thin.

3. Serve:

Wrap in flatbread with salad and sauce, or serve over rice with a drizzle of garlic yogurt (just yogurt + minced garlic + pinch of salt).

Why it works:

Big flavor, low effort

Halal and flexible — serve with bread, rice, or on its own

Perfect for meal prep or quick dinner

Shawarma teaches us something powerful — even a few simple, humble ingredients, when marinated with care and cooked with love, can turn into something rich and unforgettable. Like us, when we let time, patience, and faith season our lives, the outcome is beautiful.

From the sizzling pan to the soft bread wrap, this halal Chicken Shawarma is a reminder that good food doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs purpose. May every bite bring barakah, warmth, and ease to your day. One du’a, one bite, one soul at a time.

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“Wrap it with flavor. Serve it with love.”

"One Du'a, One Bite, One Soul at a Time".

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