Where Compassion Meets the Kitchen 

Mercy Meals with HHRD is a collection of recipes inspired by our Ramadan 2026 email series. Dishes that nourish the body while reminding us to nourish the soul. Each recipe carries a story. A reminder that food is more than sustenance; it is a gift, a blessing, and a means of bringing people together. 

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Authentic Palestinian Chicken Shawarma (Home-Style)  

Serves 4–6 

You’ll need: 

• 2 boneless chicken breasts or 5-6 boneless thighs, thinly cut 

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder 

• ½ teaspoon onion powder 

• ¼ teaspoon ginger powder 

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder 

• ¼ teaspoon clove powder 

• ½ teaspoon black pepper 

• ½ teaspoon sea salt 

• ¼ cup olive oil 

• ¼ cup lemon juice 

• ¼ cup plain yogurt 

How to prepare: 

1. Place spices, yogurt, lemon, and olive oil together in a bowl and mix well. 

2. Cut the chicken into thin slices and add it to the mixture. Integrate everything well together, then let it marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight. 

3. Heat the skillet on medium-high and place the chicken. 

4. Grill chicken on both sides until it's fully cooked. 

5. Once grilled, slice the chicken into thinly sliced pieces, similar to shaved shawarma. 

6. To serve, place chicken shawarma, cabbage, pickles, and sliced onions with sumac on top of flatbread, then drizzle with tahini sauce. 

This meal is traditionally served family-style, meant to be shared, passed, and enjoyed together. [Recipe credit: palestineinadish.com]