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Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

1 hServes 10Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • chicken breast (cut into strips)Meat900 g
  • chicken thighs (boneless, cut into strips)Meat900 g
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • vinegarPantry240 ml
  • saltSpices30 g
  • allspice (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic (powdered)Produce3 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • citric acidPantry2 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • chili flakesSpices2 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • pita breadBakery10 pieces
  • garlic sauce (for serving)Pantry200 g
  • pickles (sliced)Fresh150 g
  • pickled turnips (sliced)Fresh150 g
  • harissa (for serving)Pantry30 g

per serving

Nutrition

429kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
13 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the marinade

    • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, allspice, garlic powder, onion powder, citric acid, paprika, chili flakes and black pepper.
    • Whisk until the spices are fully dissolved.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • Add the chicken breast and chicken thighs to the marinade and mix well to coat.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least two days for maximum flavor and tenderness.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Pan sear the chicken over high heat until fully cooked and slightly charred.
    • Alternatively, bake at 200 °C until fully cooked, or broil, stirring occasionally so it does not burn.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the sandwiches

    • Warm the pita bread and spread with garlic sauce.
    • Fill with the chicken, pickles and pickled turnips.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and harissa to taste.
    Step 4