Chicken Shawarma (Nigerian Style)
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken breast (thinly sliced)
800 g
Marinade
plain yogurt
200 g
lemon juice
30 ml
olive oil
45 ml
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
paprika
15 g
ground cumin
10 g
ground coriander
8 g
turmeric
5 g
black pepper
5 g
salt
8 g
Wraps & Toppings
pita bread
4 pcs
tomatoes (sliced)
2 pcs
cucumber (sliced)
1 pcs
red onion (thinly sliced)
1 pcs
lettuce (shredded)
100 g
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and spices in a bowl to create the marinade.
Marinate the chicken
Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and mix thoroughly until every piece is coated.
Cook the chicken
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
Prepare the vegetables
Slice tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and shred the lettuce.
Warm the pita bread
Lightly toast or warm the pita bread in a dry pan or microwave.
Assemble the shawarma wraps
Place warm chicken and vegetables inside each pita, fold and serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Assemble wraps just before serving for best texture. Store components separately if making ahead.
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