Chicken Shawarma

• servings: 4

Ingredients

500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

¾ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

¾ teaspoon ground sweet paprika

½ teaspoon ground turmeric, optional for color & goodness

½ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of cayenne or chili powder (optional)

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying

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Directions

Marinate the Chicken

Sprinkle the salt and lemon juice over the chicken and let it sit for 15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, and all the spices to create a fragrant marinade.

Coat the chicken thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Overnight gives the best flavour.

Before cooking, place the chicken on the counter for 30–60 minutes so it comes back to room temperature.

How to Cook the Shawarma

Grilling: Thread 2 chicken strips onto each of 8 skewers. Brush a little olive oil all over.

Grill for about 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and lightly charred.

Pan-Frying: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned.

Lower the heat and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until cooked through.

Roasting: If roasting, keep the thighs whole so they stay juicy. Brush a little olive oil all over.

Place on a lined tray and roast in a preheated 220°C oven for 8–10 minutes.

Flip, roast for another 4 minutes, then broil/grill for 2 minutes to add char.

Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing so it stays juicy.

To Serve

Arrange sliced chicken on a large shared platter with fattoush, or simply sliced tomatoes and onions. Add warm homemade pita, pickles, and tahini sauce or tzatziki. Perfect for family-style sharing.

We made this using our EF combi oven EF Home Appliances — such a space-saving lifesaver. One oven, and you can switch between convention, convection, grill, microwave… whatever you need, all in the same unit.

Notes

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