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Shawarma

Chicken shawarma

Chicken shawarma, my one and only guilty pleasure meal inspired by Mediterranean food. Tender chicken sandwiches, comfort food at its best!
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Preparation10 minutes
Cook time10 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Total time1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients

4 sandwiches
For the Shawarma
  • 500 grams of boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon of cardamom (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon of cloves (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper
To serve
  • 4 pita pockets
  • salad
  • vegetables (for example tomato, cucumber, banana peppers)
  • garlic sauce (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Mix all the spices, oil, garlic and lemon juice for the shawarma.
  • Cut the chicken into strips.
  • Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Let the chicken marinate in the spices, preferably at least 1 hour or longer.
  • Cook the shawarma in a frying pan until done.
  • Divide the shawarma between the sandwiches along with the lettuce of your choice. I personally like to add tomato, cucumber and other raw vegetables.
  • Add a nice dollop of (homemade) garlic sauce to taste and enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Proteins: 26g | Fats: 29g | Saturated fats: 7g

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