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Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Delicious Chicken Shawarma marinated and grilled to perfection, served with flatbreads and yogurt sauce for a delightful Middle Eastern meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Arabic, Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Servings 5 servings
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Non-stick skillet
  • ziplock bag
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 kg chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless

Marinade

  • 1 large garlic clove, minced or 2 small cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper reduce to ½ teaspoon to make it not spicy
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil

Yoghurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

To Serve

  • 4 - 5 flatbreads (Lebanese or pita)
  • sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg)
  • tomato slices
  • red onion, finely sliced
  • cheese, shredded (optional)
  • hot sauce of choice (optional)

Instructions
 

Marinade and Cook

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal, and massage from the outside to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate for 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).
  • Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet or BBQ to medium high. Brush with oil if using BBQ.
  • 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.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

To Serve

  • Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, salad, and Yoghurt Sauce.
  • To make a wrap, smear flatbread with Yoghurt Sauce, top with lettuce, tomato, and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!

Notes

Chicken can be frozen in the marinade for easy preparation later. Serve with suggested sides for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 183gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 1.1gProtein: 32.9gFat: 16.2gSaturated Fat: 3.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 918mg
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, shawarma
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