Chicken Shawarma
This recipe features tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, then pan-fried until beautifully browned and juicy. Serve it wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and a creamy garlic sauce for an authentic and satisfying meal.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 2 h 35 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 656 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
chicken
- 600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, sliced into thin strips
marinade
- 30 mllemon juice
- 30 mlolive oil
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 2 ctground cumin
- 1 ctground coriander
- 1 ctsmoked paprika
- 0,5 ctturmeric powder
- 0,5 ctcayenne pepper(opcional)
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 ctsalt
cooking
- 15 mlolive oil
serving
- 4 upita bread
- 1 utomato, diced
- 0,5 ucucumber, diced
- 0,25 ured onion, thinly sliced
- 15 gfresh parsley, chopped
- 60 mlgarlic sauce
Estris
tongs · large bowl · skillet
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper, and salt.
Uns 2 min
- 2
Add the sliced chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to ensure all pieces are well coated.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Uns 2 h
Nota de cuina: Marinating longer will result in more tender and flavorful chicken.
- 4
Heat the cooking olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the pan is hot before adding the chicken to get a good sear.
- 5
Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Overcrowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of browning it.
- 6
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is deeply browned and cooked through.
Uns 10 min
- 7
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
Uns 1 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, typically in a dry pan or microwave.
Uns 1 min
- 9
To assemble the shawarma, spread garlic sauce inside each warm pita.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Fill the pita with the cooked chicken, diced tomato, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and fresh parsley.
Uns 1 min
- 11
Serve immediately.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 655,5kcal
- Proteïnes
- 45,3g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 41,1g
- Greixos
- 32,4g
- Fibra
- 3,6g
- Sucre
- 6,2g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.