The Chicken Shawarma Platter is built around one cooking method: slow-roasted marinated chicken on a vertical BBQ at a full 360-degree rotation. When it's done, the knife peels off layers of char-edged, juicy chicken that go straight onto seasoned basmati rice — alongside garlic potatoes, hummus, and your salad pick — all for $21. That's a full meal, not a starter.

What comes in the Chicken Shawarma Platter

The platter ($21.00) shows up as a single, generous plate. Slow-roasted chicken carved fresh from the vertical spit dominates the center, thin slices that capture both charred exterior and juicy center at once. Under the chicken is fragrant basmati rice already soaking up house-made garlic sauce. Golden garlic potatoes, fresh-cut and deep-fried with cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, get their own space. A scoop of cool hummus sits opposite the warm rice. You pick your salad last (tabouleh, fattoush, Caesar, or coleslaw), and each one brings that acid and crunch that balances the richness.

Nothing on this plate spent time under a heat lamp. The chicken comes off the spit the moment your order hits the kitchen. Rice is freshly seasoned. Potatoes keep their crisp exterior. Even the hummus tastes brighter, because it wasn't sitting in a warming station for an hour. That's the difference between fresh cooking and reheating.

How the chicken is cooked: 360° vertical spit

A vertical spit isn't just different equipment — it's a completely different philosophy about how chicken should be cooked. The meat rotates in front of the heat source, charring on the outside while the inside stays tender. The spit's constant rotation ensures even cooking across every surface. A skilled knife worker watches the rotation, peeling off thin slices at the exact moment they reach peak doneness. Each slice captures charred edge and juicy center together. What comes off the spit goes straight to your plate. No sitting. No reheating. No oxidation destroying the spices you paid for.

At Captain Shawarma, the marinated chicken cooks low and slow for hours on that rotating spit, developing tenderness you don't get from quick grilling methods. The knife work is precision: each slice needs to capture both the flavorful crust and the tender meat. Most places in Edmonton try to replicate this with a rotisserie or a flat grill. They miss the charring. They miss the rotation. They miss the made-to-order component that keeps everything hot and fresh. The vertical spit difference is why your Chicken Shawarma Platter tastes like it was made for you, not an hour ago.

Choosing your salad: tabouleh, fattoush, Caesar, or coleslaw

When you order the platter, you pick one salad, and each one brings something different to the plate. Tabouleh is parsley-heavy with lemon juice and olive oil. It's herbaceous, bright, cutting through richness. Fattoush mixes greens with crispy pita chips, adding texture contrast. Caesar is the creamy, rich, traditional choice. Coleslaw is shredded cabbage, cool and crisp, a palate cleanser. None of these are pre-assembled and sitting under plastic wrap. They're made fresh when your order comes in.

Each salad plays a different role on your plate. Tabouleh and fattoush bring acid that cuts through the richness of the garlic sauce. Caesar adds creaminess that complements the chicken. Coleslaw cools down the platter if you're someone who craves that contrast. There's no wrong choice. Order the salad that matches what you're craving that day.

Platters compared: Chicken Shawarma vs. Chicken Tawouk vs. Mixed

Captain Shawarma offers three premium platter options, and the difference is in the protein and technique. The Chicken Shawarma Platter ($21.00) is what you're reading about: slow-roasted vertical-spit chicken. The Chicken Tawouk Platter ($23.00) takes marinated chicken breast pieces, threads them onto two skewers, then charbroils them to order. Different cooking method, different texture. The Tawouk chicken is grilled on high heat, creating charred edges and a firmer bite. The shawarma is roasted low and slow, staying tender and juicy.

Then there's the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter ($22.00), which combines both: slow-roasted chicken shawarma alongside seasoned beef donair, both on the same plate with rice and salad. Built for sharing, or for someone who wants to taste both cooking methods in one meal. All three come with basmati rice, garlic potatoes, hummus, and salad. The choice is about which chicken preparation calls to you. If you want pure vertical-spit tenderness, the Shawarma Platter is your order. If you want charbroiled, go Tawouk. If you want both proteins, pick Mixed. For vegetarians, our fresh handmade falafel is a compelling alternative, made from chickpeas, parsley, onions, and cilantro—then deep-fried to order.

Order for pickup or delivery in West Edmonton

Captain Shawarma is at 15831 87 Ave NW in Meadowlark Park, Edmonton, AB, on the city's west side. Operating hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Pick up the platter hot from the kitchen, or get it delivered to West Jasper Place, Aldergrove, Lynnwood, and surrounding neighborhoods. Check out our guide on shawarma near you in Edmonton for all our locations and ordering options.

Order online at captainshawarma.ca or call +1 780-884-5884. Online ordering takes 2-3 minutes. Delivery typically arrives within 20-30 minutes, which proves your platter is being cooked right now, not hours ago. The Chicken Shawarma Platter holds up well during delivery. The rice stays warm. The salad stays crisp. The chicken's already juicy, so a 20-minute ride doesn't dry it out. You'll open the container and it'll taste like you ordered it at the counter.

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A full meal at $21 from Captain Shawarma: slow-roasted chicken, basmati rice, salad, hummus, garlic potatoes. Made fresh to order, delivered to Meadowlark Park and West Edmonton neighborhoods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the Chicken Shawarma Platter?

The Chicken Shawarma Platter ($21.00) includes slow-roasted marinated chicken carved fresh from a vertical spit, seasoned basmati rice, garlic potatoes, hummus, and your choice of four salads: tabouleh, fattoush, Caesar, or coleslaw. It's a complete meal on one plate.

How is the chicken cooked?

The chicken is marinated in house-made spice blends, then cooked on a 360-degree rotating vertical spit. The rotation ensures even cooking. A knife peels off thin slices that capture the charred exterior and juicy interior in one piece. Every slice comes off hot and fresh to order, never reheated.

Can I choose my salad?

Yes. When you order the Chicken Shawarma Platter, you pick one of four salads: tabouleh (parsley-based with lemon), fattoush (mixed greens with pita chips), Caesar (creamy and crisp), or coleslaw (shredded cabbage). All are fresh, none are pre-made from a warmer.

How does the Chicken Shawarma Platter compare to other platter options?

The Chicken Shawarma Platter ($21.00) features slow-roasted vertical-spit chicken. The Chicken Tawouk Platter ($23.00) offers charbroil-grilled marinated chicken breast pieces on skewers with the same rice, salad, and potatoes. The Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter ($22.00) combines both slow-roasted chicken shawarma and seasoned beef donair on one plate for sharing.