CHICKEN SHAWARMA
Strong and healthy easy Chicken Shawarma at home!. Beats take out any day of the week end is perfect for Work or School Lunch. Plus my creamy white Mayonnaise for Chicken Shawarma adds a bright creamy.
I find that boneless skinless chicken thighs are the best cut for shawarmas. They are made less expensive than breast meat and also much juicer. You get a better result without sacrificing Taste. You just cannot beat that! you can use chicken breast. If you like leaner meat. I would even suggest using half breasts and half thighs if you can let' go over all of the ingredients.
First things first you are going to marinate the chicken. If you like a more taste flavor use more Lemon Juice. Ground Cardamom smells so good, and just a little bit goes a very long away. All of the spices are going to add tons of flavor. Measure that the chicken and onions are fully coated in the marinate and put it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. For maximum flavor may could also marinate it over night for 6 to 8 hours.
I just find that anytime I make chicken shawarma that i like to make bigger batch. It's great for taking to work or sending with the kid's school. So if " I am going to make big batch. Also cooking it on the stove top will create a lot of smoke and you will have to wash the pan out many times. That's why i prefer to do it on the grill or in the oven.
Cook this under the broiler for 16 to 18 minutes, flipping the chicken over about half way through. The chicken will get nice and golden brown. Let it sit and rest for about 10 minutes, then go ahead and slice into strips. Put it in a big bowl and combine it with all of those delicious onions that have caramelized and softened.
NOW YOU ARE READY TO PUT YOUR CHICKEN SHAWARMA TOGETHER
I like to make a Kuboos. You just layer your Sauce, Salad and Chicken mixture on your Kuboos. For the salad, you can just take any your favourite salad greens and chop them cup with little bit of carrot, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
If you want your chicken shawarma like you get it in the shops, you can crisp it up before putting it all together. Heat up a cast iron grill to medium to high heat. After you slice the chicken, put it on the cast iron for about 30 seconds on each side until it gets those crispy bits. serve your chicken shawarma.
INGREDIENTS:-
1kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion sliced
Half cup of olive oil
5 Garlic Cloves, grated
2 Table Spoon Lemon Juice
THE SPICES:-
2 Teaspoon Paprika
Salt to taste
2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 Teaspoon Sumac
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Chilly Flakes
THE SAUCE(MAYONNAISE)
1 Cup of Sunflower Oil
2 Pcs Garlic
2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 Egg
INSTRUCTIONS:-
The chicken can be cooked on the barbeque grill or in the oven under the broiler
Marinate the Chicken.
1. Place the chicken in a large bowl and add all of the spices, olive oil garlic cloves, and lemon juice, Toss well to coat the chicken. Add the onion slices and mix them together. cover the bowl in plastic wrap and set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. If marinating overnight allow the chicken to sit out at room temperature for an hour before cooking.
Make the Sauce/Mayonnaise :-
Combine all of the sauce ingredients together and whisk well. Taste and add salt if needed. This sauce keeps well in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
For Broiler:-
1. Set the broiler to high and place the oven rack the broiler element.
2. Place a rack on the metal baking tray.
3. Arrange the chicken on the rack and broil for 16 to 18 minutes.
For The Grill:-
1. Heat the grill then add the marinated chicken on to the grill. Cook over medium to high heat for about 20 minutes. Flip the chicken over after 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken bowl.
2. Slice the chicken in to strips and serve.
Shawarma Bowl:-
1. Fill a salad bowl with your favourite greens (lettuce, shredded cabbage, etc.). some chopped tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, and carrots and top with the chicken shawarma slices. Drizzle some Shawarma sauce on top and serve!
Shawarma Roll:-
Lightly toast a kuboos. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise in the center of the kuboos. Top with 1/4 cup of salad. Top with chicken shawarma and some more sauce or tomato ketchup. roll up and serve.
