Effortless Chicken Shawarma (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds of chicken thighs, filleted.
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1 big garlic clove, finely chopped.
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A tablespoon of ground cumin.
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One tablespoon of cardamom powder.
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A tablespoon of coriander powder.
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A teaspoon of cayenne spice.
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2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
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Add 2 teaspoons of salt.
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Some black pepper to taste.
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Use 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
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3 tablespoons of olive oil.
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1 cup of plain Greek yogurt.
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1 garlic clove for the yogurt mix.
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A teaspoon of cumin for the yogurt.
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Add some fresh lemon juice for the yogurt mix.
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Soft flatbreads to go with it.
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Lettuce leaves to serve.
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Slices of tomatoes for toppings.
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Thinly sliced red onions for garnish.
# Instructions:
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In a ziplock bag, combine chicken with the marinade, coat everything evenly, and let it sit for at least 3 hours (overnight is even better!).
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Stir all the yogurt sauce ingredients together, then stick it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
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Heat a grill or skillet and cook the chicken. Start with 4-5 mins on one side, then flip for another 3-4 mins till it's nicely charred.
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Cover the cooked chicken with foil, let it sit for 5 minutes, then slice it up.
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Lay everything out: chicken, flatbreads, veggies, and yogurt sauce. Let folks build their own wraps.
# Notes:
01 -
Freeze the chicken in the marinade if you want to save for later.
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Chicken thighs are the most flavorful option.
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You can cook this ahead and simply warm it up.