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Chicken Shawarma

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πŸ— Experience the authentic Middle Eastern flavors at home with this juicy and aromatic Chicken Shawarma recipe.
🌯 Perfectly marinated chicken combined with creamy yogurt sauce makes for a delicious and satisfying meal option.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 1 kg (2 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets

– 1 large garlic clove, minced

– 1 tablespoon ground coriander

– 1 tablespoon ground cumin

– 1 tablespoon ground cardamom

– 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/2 teaspoon if you prefer less spice)

– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

– 2 teaspoons salt

– Black pepper to taste

– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

– 3 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 cup Greek yogurt

– 1 clove garlic, crushed

– 1 teaspoon cumin

– Squeeze of lemon juice (use as needed for tang)

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 4 to 5 Lebanese or pita breads or homemade soft flatbreads

– Sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg; amount as desired)

– Tomato slices (amount as desired)

– Finely sliced red onion (amount as desired)

– Shredded cheese (optional; amount as desired)

– Hot sauce of choice (optional; amount as desired)

Instructions

1-Combine the marinade ingredients 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large ziplock bag.

2-Add the chicken 1 kg (2 lb) of boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets to the bag, seal it while removing excess air, and massage to coat each piece thoroughly.

3-Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours; a minimum of 3 hours works if you’re in a rush.

4-Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic crushed, 1 teaspoon cumin, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.

5-Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat or preheat a BBQ grill.

6-Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on one side until nicely charred; turn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.

7-Remove the chicken and let it rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes.

8-Slice the chicken and serve it with 4 to 5 Lebanese or pita breads or homemade soft flatbreads, sliced lettuce, tomato slices, finely sliced red onion, the yogurt sauce, and any optional extras like shredded cheese or hot sauce.

9-Assemble the wraps by spreading the yogurt sauce on the flatbread, adding sliced lettuce, tomato slices, sliced chicken, and rolling it up.

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Notes

πŸ– Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat; chicken breast can be used but needs thin slicing and quick cooking.
⏳ Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor; at least 3 hours is required.
πŸ”₯ Cooking on stovetop or BBQ ensures better caramelization than baking, though baking at 425Β°F (220Β°C) for 20-25 minutes is an alternative.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating: 3 to 24 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marinating and Grilling/Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 275 kcal
  • Sodium: 918 mg
  • Fat: 16.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 32.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg