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Chicken Shawarma Recipe Using Our Signature Grill & Fry Masala | Zee Spices

Bring the taste of Middle Eastern street food to your kitchen with this flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe. Tender chicken strips are marinated in a bold blend of Zee Grill & Fry Masala, lemon juice, and ginger-garlic paste, then cooked to juicy perfection. Paired with a creamy shawarma sauce and a tangy cucumber-onion dip, all wrapped in warm pita or flatbread — it’s a delicious, satisfying meal that hits all the right notes!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 kg boneless chicken strips
  • 4–6 tbsp Zee Grill & Fry Masala (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2–3 tbsp oil

For the Shawarma Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • ¼–½ tsp Zee Black Pepper Powder
  • Pinch of salt

For Cucumber & Onion Vinegar Dip:

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 tbsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt

For Assembling:

  • Pita or flatbread
  • Fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, etc.)
  • Extra shawarma sauce & cucumber-onion dip

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    • In a large bowl, mix Zee Grill & Fry Masala, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and oil.
    • Add chicken strips and coat evenly.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours to let the flavors soak in.
  2. Cook the Chicken:
    • Grill, pan-fry, or cook on a tawa over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is juicy, cooked through, and lightly charred.
  3. Make the Shawarma Sauce:
    • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic paste, Zee Black Pepper Powder, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Prepare the Cucumber & Onion Dip:
    • Combine thinly sliced cucumber and onion with vinegar and salt. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until tangy and crisp.
  5. Assemble the Shawarma:
    • Warm the pita or flatbread.
    • Spread shawarma sauce, layer with cooked chicken, fresh veggies, and the cucumber-onion mix.
    • Drizzle with extra sauce and roll tightly.