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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 2 t 35 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
- Per porsjon
- 656 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
chicken
- 600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, sliced into thin strips
marinade
- 30 mllemon juice
- 30 mlolive oil
- 3 feddgarlic, minced
- 2 tsground cumin
- 1 tsground coriander
- 1 tssmoked paprika
- 0,5 tsturmeric powder
- 0,5 tscayenne pepper(valgfritt)
- 0,5 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tssalt
cooking
- 15 mlolive oil
serving
- 4 stk.pita bread
- 1 stk.tomato, diced
- 0,5 stk.cucumber, diced
- 0,25 stk.red onion, thinly sliced
- 15 gfresh parsley, chopped
- 60 mlgarlic sauce
Utstyr
tongs · large bowl · skillet
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 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.
Omtrent 2 min
- 2
Add the sliced chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to ensure all pieces are well coated.
Omtrent 1 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Omtrent 2 t
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 10 min
- 7
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
Omtrent 1 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, typically in a dry pan or microwave.
Omtrent 1 min
- 9
To assemble the shawarma, spread garlic sauce inside each warm pita.
Omtrent 1 min
- 10
Fill the pita with the cooked chicken, diced tomato, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and fresh parsley.
Omtrent 1 min
- 11
Serve immediately.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 655,5kcal
- Protein
- 45,3g
- Karbohydrater
- 41,1g
- Fett
- 32,4g
- Fiber
- 3,6g
- Sukker
- 6,2g
Beregnet ut fra ingrediensmengdene i oppskriften. Verdiene kan variere med merkevarer og erstatninger.
Hold den god
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.