Recipe: Shawarma 🔗
Ingredients 🔗
- 2-3 pounds chicken (skinless, boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
Directions 🔗
Step 1 🔗
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2 🔗
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, yogurt and lemon juice. Mix together until completely combined. Add the chicken and mix until all pieces are coated in the marinade. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Step 3 🔗
Place chicken onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing into thin strips.
Step 4 🔗
To serve: Place chicken strips onto warm pita bread with desired accompaniments such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
Preparation time, cooking time and yield 🔗
Preparation time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes marinating time
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 servings