Crispy chicken shawarma

Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine chicken with salt, black pepper, red chili powder, smoked, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, onion powder.
  2. 2Add lemon juice, Greek yogurt, red pepper paste, tomato paste, oil.
  3. 3Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
  4. 4Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  5. 5In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
  6. 6Refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. 7Mix oil, red pepper paste, sumac, salt, and pomegranate molasses in a small bowl.
  8. 8Set aside.
  9. 9Combine sliced onion, lemon juice, sumac, parsley, salt, and oil.
  10. 10Toss well and set aside.
  11. 11Heat oil In skillet over medium high heat.
  12. 12Add the marinated chicken and cook in batches for about 8–10 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  13. 13Take the pita wrap.
  14. 14Spread garlic sauce.
  15. 15Add chicken, fries, sumac onions, fries and diced tomatoes.
  16. 16Roll the pita tightly into a wrap.
  17. 17Toast it in a skillet for 1–2 minutes on each side.
  18. 18Then, coat the wrap with shawarma glaze and cook until it’s golden and crispy.
  19. 19Serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp whole milk greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp red pepper paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp oil (for marinating)
  • more oil (for cooking the chicken)
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup oil
  • 1 tbsp red pepper paste or tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Squeeze lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 6 thin pita bread
  • 1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
  • French fries

Equipment

bowlskillet