Chicken Shawarma

Name: Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp cayenne pepper (omit or reduce for less spice); 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp cooking salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp finely minced garlic; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1kg chicken breast; 2 tbsp olive oil; Wraps

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:13:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories530 kcal (26%)

Total Fat36.1 g (52%)

Carbs11 g (4%)

Sugars0.5 g (1%)

Protein40 g (80%)

Sodium1289.6 mg (64%)

Fiber2.4 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Marinade

1 Tbspground coriander

1 Tbspground cumin

1 Tbspground cardamom

1 tspcayenne pepper

omit or reduce for less spice

2 tspsmoked paprika

2 tspcooking salt

½ tspblack pepper

1 tspgarlic

finely minced

2 Tbspfresh lemon juice

3 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

Chicken

1kgchicken breast

2 Tbspolive oil

wraps

Instructions

Marinate chicken

Step 1

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken. Use tongs to make sure each piece is coated in the marinade. Marinade for 12-24 hours.

Cook chicken

Step 2

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non stick frying pan over medium heat. Place half the chicken in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until deep golden brown. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.

Step 3

Option to bbq the chicken cook the first side for 4-5 minutes then the second side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown