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Shawarma

Shawarma

Ingredients

  • Chicken Thighs1 kg
  • Coriander1 tbs
  • Cumin1 tbs
  • Cardamom1 tbs
  • Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
  • Paprika2 tsp
  • Lemon Juice2 tbs
  • Olive Oil3 tbs
  • Greek Yogurt1 cup
  • Garlic Clove1
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Lemon JuiceSplash
  • LettuceSliced
  • TomatoSliced
  • Pita Bread6

Steps

Prepare

  1. 🥄Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag (or bowl).
  2. 🔥Add the chicken and use your hands to make sure each piece is coated.

Steps

  1. 🔥If using a ziplock bag, I find it convenient to close the bag then massage the bag to disperse the rub all over each chicken piece.

Prepare

  1. 🧂Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.
  2. 🍳Combine the Yoghurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix.

Steps

  1. 🍳Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).

Cook

  1. 🫇Heat grill/BBQ (or large heavy based pan on stove) on medium high.

Steps

  1. 🍽️You should not need to oil it because the marinade has oil in it and also thigh fillets have fat.

Cook

  1. 🌿But if you are worried then oil your hotplate/grill.

Steps

  1. (See notes for baking)

Cook

  1. 🥄Place chicken on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred,
  2. 🔥then turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).
  3. 🧂Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil.

Steps

  1. 🔥Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Serve

  1. 🧂TO SERVE

Prepare

  1. 🍳Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce.

Steps

  1. 🫇To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and smear with Yoghurt Sauce.
  2. 🍽️Top with a bit of lettuce and tomato and Chicken Shawarma.

Serve

  1. 🍽️Roll up and enjoy!

Source: Original recipe