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Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

For the Shawarma Marinade

½ cup Garlic, Minced

1 cup Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tablespoon Curry Powder

2 tablespoons Ground Cumin

2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom

2 teaspoons Ground Coriander

1 tablespoon Sea Salt

For the Chicken:

6 Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Skinless

As Needed Non-Stick Vegetable Spray (Pam)

12 Pita Breads

Pita Condiments:

Tahini, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives, Arugula, Chopped Parsley, Feta Cheese, Fried Eggplant, Hummus. Yogurt or Tzatziki Sauce

Step 1

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the Shawarma Marinade and whisk together.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise then slice into finger width pieces cross the width.

Step 3

Place all of the chicken into the marinade, stir to coat, cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in your fridge for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Prepared a non-stick baking pan or casserole dish by additionally spraying the bottom with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 5

Lift the chicken from the marinade, shake off the excess and arrange over the surface of the pan. Try to avoid overlapping.

Step 6

Spray the entire amount of chicken once more then bake in a 375 F oven approximately 30 minutes or until they are browned slightly, the meat is firm and fully opaque then cut into, and the interior of the largest piece of chicken is 165 F.

Step 7

Remove the cooked Chicken Shawarma from the roasting pan, lift the chicken from its sauce with a slotted spoon into a bowl or platter for serving. The remaining juices can be reduced by about half and served separately for those wanting a basting over their meat.

Step 8

Serve with warmed pita bread or lavosh and any of the assorted listed above.

Step 1

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the Shawarma Marinade and whisk together.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise then slice into finger width pieces cross the width.

Step 3

Place all of the chicken into the marinade, stir to coat, cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in your fridge for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Prepared a non-stick baking pan or casserole dish by additionally spraying the bottom with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 5

Lift the chicken from the marinade, shake off the excess and arrange over the surface of the pan. Try to avoid overlapping.

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Serve with warmed pita bread or lavosh and any of the assorted listed above.

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A Little Story About This Dish…

Like Indian curry, there are many versions and therefore recipes for Shawarma depending on the region.

Typically, Shawarma meat is seasoned, compressed cone of beef and lamb which rotates in front of a vertical heating element.

As the meat cooks / reheats, it is shaved off onto a pita or what to which many different lettuces / vegetables and sauce are then added.

This recipe is a roasted version.

This recipe called for chicken breast but you can substitute finely sliced beef skirt steak or sirloin for an equally delicious meal.

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