Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern)

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken thigh filets, skinless and boneless
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp ground cardamon
  • 1 Tbsp ground cayenne
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Marinade chicken – Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal, the massage from the outside with your hands to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).

2

Preheat stove or BBQ – Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon over medium high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ hotplate/grills with oil and heat to medium high. (See notes for baking)

3

Cook chicken – Place chicken in the skillet or on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).

4

Rest – Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes

5

TO SERVE Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce (or dairy free Tahini sauce from this recipe).

6

To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and smear with Yoghurt Sauce. Top with a bit of lettuce and tomato and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!

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May 2024 Added