Viral Chicken Shawarma Recipe - Easy & Delicious!
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh · boneless skinless2 lb
- Olive oil3–4 tbsp
- Garlic · grated6
- Lemon6 tbsp
- Paprika2 tsp
- Salt2 tsp
- Cumin · ground2 tsp
- Coriander seed · ground1 tsp
- Sumac1 tsp
- Turmeric¼ tsp
- Cinnamon¼ tsp
- Black pepper¼ tsp
- Cardamom · ground¼ tsp
- Chili flake · crushed flakes¼ tsp
- Yoghurt1 cup
- Mayonnaise¼ cups
- Pickle
- Bread
- Cauliflower
Instructions
- Put the chicken in a large bowl with all the spices, olive oil, garlic cloves and lemon juice. Toss well to coat. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.
- If marinating overnight, let the chicken stand at room temperature for an hour before cooking.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients and whisk well. Taste and add salt if needed. The sauce keeps 4-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Air fryer: arrange the chicken in a single flat layer, cooking in 2 batches if needed.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 10-12 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Serve over salad or cauliflower rice, or in pita.
Summarized from Dimitra's Dishes's video. Watch it for the details.
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