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Culinary Explorer
Chicken Shawarma is packed with protein and healthy spices like coriander and cumin. Plus, it's so unique with its blend of flavors! 
You'll love it! 
Ingredients
Cups/Metric- 1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless
MARINADE
- 1 large garlic clove minced (or 2 small cloves)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamon
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
YOGHURT SAUCE
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp cumin
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
TO SERVE
- 4 – 5 flatbreads (Lebanese or pita bread orhomemade soft flatbreads)
- Sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg)
- Tomato slices
- Red onion , finely sliced
- Cheese , shredded (optional)
- Hot sauce of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade the Chicken: Mix the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and massage it from the outside to ensure all pieces are well coated. Marinate for 24 hours, or at least 3 hours.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: Combine the yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed (the sauce will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge).
- Preheat the Stove or BBQ: Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ hotplate/grills with oil and heat to medium-high. (Refer to the notes for baking instructions.)
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken in the skillet or on the grill. Cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Flip and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the second side will cook faster).
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and loosely cover it with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
TO SERVE
- Cut the chicken into slices and arrange them on a platter with flatbreads, salad, and either Yoghurt Sauce or the dairy-free Tahini sauce from this recipe.
- For assembling a wrap, take a flatbread, spread Yoghurt Sauce on it, add some lettuce, tomato, and Chicken Shawarma. Roll it up and savor!
Happy cooking, and may your kitchen adventures always be filled with flavor and joy!
