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Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern)

This Chicken Shawarma dish will knock your socks off! A handful of common ingredients creates a fantastic Chicken Shawarma marinade that fills the chicken with distinct Middle Eastern tastes. The fragrance when this is cooking is incredible!
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Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Arabic, Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 562kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lb chicken thigh fillets

Marinade

  • 2 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ tablespoon ground cardamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil

Yoghurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 2 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

To Serve

  • 4 flatbreads
  • Sliced lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion
  • Hot sauce of choice

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Marinate the chicken: Put the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and massage from the outside so every piece is coated. Marinate overnight for the best flavor, or for at least three hours if you're short on time.
  • Yogurt sauce: In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the yogurt sauce and stir. Cover and refrigerate until needed; it will keep for up to three days.
  • Preheat: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, or lightly grease the hotplate or grills of a barbecue and heat to medium-high.
  • Cook the chicken: Put the chicken on the grill or in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, or until well browned. Turn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the second side, which cooks more quickly.
  • Rest: Take the chicken off the heat, loosely wrap it in foil and let it rest for five minutes.
  • Serve: Arrange the chicken on a platter with flatbreads, salad, and the yogurt sauce.
  • Make a wrap: Spread a piece of flatbread with yogurt sauce, top with lettuce, tomato, and chicken shawarma, then roll it up and enjoy!

NUTRITION

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1581mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1056IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, Shawarma
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