Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern)
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
(498)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets (, skinless and boneless (Note 3)
- 1 large garlic clove (, minced (or 2 small cloves)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamon
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic (, crushed)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 4 - 5 flatbreads (Lebanese or pita bread orhomemade soft flatbreads)
- Sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg)
- Tomato slices
- Red onion (, finely sliced)
- Cheese (, shredded (optional)
- Hot sauce of choice (optional)
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Preparation
Step 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).
Step 2
Yogurt Sauce - Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).
Step 3
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)
Step 4
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).
Step 5
Rest - Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6
To Serve
Step 7
Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce (or dairy free Tahini sauce from this recipe).
Step 8
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!
Step 9
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