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Chicken Shawarma
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma

๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Chicken kissed by the grill, marinated the middle eastern way until the smoke and spice do all the talking. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 17 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, thighs
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Garlic3 cloves, crushed
  • Lemon1, juiced
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Pita Breadto serve
  • Ground Cardamom1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Parsleyhandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the Olive Oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin and salt into a quick marinade.

  2. 2

    Coat the chicken completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).

  3. 3

    Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with fresh parsley and extra lemon.

Chef's tip

Don't move the chicken for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How To Make Chicken Shawarma At Home ยท on YouTube