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Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma

Recipe by @andy_cooks on TikTok

Ready in 1 hr, serves 4, 14 ingredients. Lunch · Middle Eastern · Sandwiches.

Time
1 hr
Serves
4
Effort
Intermediate
Calories
650

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Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Mix the chicken in a bowl with cumin, coriander, paprika, 1 tsp of salt, black pepper, yogurt, 3 grated garlic cloves, and the juice of one lemon. Stir thoroughly, then place in the refrigerator to marinate between 2 to 24 hours.

  2. Prepare the charcoal fire. Thread the marinated chicken onto a spit and set it to cook over the grill. Let it roast for about 45 minutes until the exterior is browned and the meat is fully cooked. Slice off the cooked outer portions, then let the freshly exposed layer brown further before shaving off more.

  3. Prepare the Toum by placing the rest of the garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and the juice of the remaining lemons in a blender. Process for 1 minute, then slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream until it emulsifies into a smooth sauce.

  4. Warm the flatbread over the grill. Coat the bread with a layer of Toum, then pile on the shaved chicken, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Wrap it up snugly and serve.

Recipe by @andy_cooks on TikTok. See the original for their notes and tips.

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