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# **Homemade Shawarma: A Flavorful Middle Eastern Classic**
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## **Why Make Shawarma at Home?**
✅ **Full of flavor** – A perfect blend of spices, garlic, and tangy yogurt marinade.
✅ **Healthier than takeout** – No additives or excessive oils, just fresh ingredients.
✅ **Customizable** – Choose your favorite protein and toppings.
✅ **Easy to prepare** – Simple marination and cooking methods bring out authentic flavors.
## **Ingredients**
### **For the Shawarma Marinade:**
– 2 lbs (900g) chicken thighs, beef strips, or lamb slices
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons plain yogurt (for tenderness)
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds warmth)
– ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)