Crispy Chicken Shawarma

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into thin strips.
  2. 2Marinade the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 240°C / 465°F.
  4. 4Lay chicken pieces on a lined tray brushed with butter (do not stack).
  5. 5Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. 6Over the pita, spread with toum.
  7. 7Add chicken and pickles.
  8. 8Roll the pita.
  9. 9Spread the shawarma glaze in a medium heat pan.
  10. 10Place the shawarma in the pan.
  11. 11Brush the sauce on them.
  12. 12Fry until golden and crisp.

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup fresh garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup neutral oil (Sunflower, canola, or vegetable oil)
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • Oil
  • Pomegranate molasses
  • Tomato paste
  • Chicken drippings
  • Salt
  • sumac
  • Pita bread
  • Pickles

Equipment

ovenlined traymedium heat pan