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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 2 t 35 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 656 kcal
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
chicken
- 600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, sliced into thin strips
marinade
- 30 mllemon juice
- 30 mlolive oil
- 3 kynsigarlic, minced
- 2 tlground cumin
- 1 tlground coriander
- 1 tlsmoked paprika
- 0,5 tlturmeric powder
- 0,5 tlcayenne pepper(valinnainen)
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tlsalt
cooking
- 15 mlolive oil
serving
- 4 kplpita bread
- 1 kpltomato, diced
- 0,5 kplcucumber, diced
- 0,25 kplred onion, thinly sliced
- 15 gfresh parsley, chopped
- 60 mlgarlic sauce
Välineet
tongs · large bowl · skillet
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 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.
Noin 2 min
- 2
Add the sliced chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to ensure all pieces are well coated.
Noin 1 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Noin 2 t
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 10 min
- 7
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
Noin 1 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, typically in a dry pan or microwave.
Noin 1 min
- 9
To assemble the shawarma, spread garlic sauce inside each warm pita.
Noin 1 min
- 10
Fill the pita with the cooked chicken, diced tomato, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and fresh parsley.
Noin 1 min
- 11
Serve immediately.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 655,5kcal
- Proteiini
- 45,3g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 41,1g
- Rasva
- 32,4g
- Kuitu
- 3,6g
- Sokeri
- 6,2g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.