Grilled Turkey Shawarma

Grilled Turkey Shawarma brings the vibrant street food flavours of the Middle East to your home kitchen. The marinade — a heady blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, lemon, and garlic — transforms simple turkey breast into something deeply aromatic and satisfying. Traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie, this home version uses a very hot griddle pan to achieve the same charred, caramelised exterior. Wrap in warm flatbread with tahini, pickles, tomato, and fresh parsley for an authentic experience.

• ✅ 600g turkey breast, thin strips
• ✅ 2 tsp cumin
• ✅ 2 tsp coriander
• ✅ 1 tsp turmeric
• ✅ 1 tsp paprika
• ✅ 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• ✅ Juice of 1 lemon
• ✅ 3 tbsp olive oil
• ✅ 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ✅ 4 flatbreads
• ✅ Tahini, pickles, tomato, parsley to serve

1. 1Mix spices, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic to form a marinade.
2. 2Toss turkey strips in marinade. Marinate at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
3. 3Grill turkey in a hot pan or grill 3–4 minutes per side.
4. 4Warm flatbreads.
5. 5Layer turkey on flatbread with tomato, pickles, and parsley.
6. 6Drizzle with tahini and wrap tightly.
7. 7Serve immediately.