Sunday, January 8, 2017

Chicken Schwarma


Ingredients:
  • 2 lb chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless 
Marinade
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamon
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper 
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
To Serve
  • 6 flatbreads (or homemade pita bread)
  • Shredded red cabbage+carrots salad (mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper)

  1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag or bowl
  2. Add the chicken and make sure each piece is coated.
  3. Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.
  4. Combine the Yoghurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required .
  5. Make the Salad by dressing cabbage and shredded carrots with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste
  6. Heat skillet with oil on medium high. 
  7. Place chicken on the grill or skillet and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
To Serve
  1. Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the yogurt Sauce.
  2. To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and top with a bit of salad, Chicken Sharwarma and a drizzle of Yoghurt Sauce.

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