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Chicken Shawarma

Flavorful Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Marinade12 hours
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Keyword: Chicken Shawarma
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Marinade

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • The juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • ¼ teaspooon Cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Other Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs, chopped
  • ½ Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Start by mixing all ingredients for the marinade into a container Add the chicken, mix it well and close the container. Keep it in the fridge overnight.
  • In a medium-high pan, add the oil. Once it is hot, add the chicken and spread it well over the pan. Do not need to stir it, let the chicken cook for 4 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken around and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of pita bread, salad, tomatoes or yogurt sauce.