Crispy Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
• 1 kg chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp tomato paste or Turkish pepper paste
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Spices: 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp black pepper, ½–1 tsp chili, 1–1.5 tsp salt
• Optional: 2 tbsp grated onion, pinch cardamom
Sauce
• ½ cup yogurt
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2–3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
• ½–1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• 1–2 tsp vinegar
Extras
• French fries
• Pickles
• Shawarma bread
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⭐ Instructions
1. Marinate
1. Mix yogurt, oil, lemon, vinegar, paste, garlic, and spices.
2. Add chicken and coat well.
3. Marinate 1 hour or overnight.
2. Cook Chicken
4. Bake at 220°C / 425°F for 25–30 min.
5. Broil 2–4 min to crisp.
6. Slice chicken.
7. Pan-fry sliced chicken 1–2 min for crispy edges.
3. Make Sauce
8. Mix yogurt, mayo, garlic, lemon, cumin, salt, a...
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