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Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

3 h 20 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @iramsfoodstory358 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless chicken breast (cut into thin slices)Meat900 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • smoked paprika powderSpices7 g
  • red chili powderSpices1 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce45 ml
  • garlic (grated)Produce1 piece
  • olive oil (plus more for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry120 ml
  • sour creamDairy120 ml
  • lemon juice (for the sauce)Produce45 ml
  • garlic (fresh, grated, for the sauce)Produce2 pieces
  • salt (to taste, for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • smoked paprika powder (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • black pepper powder (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • red onion (thinly sliced and washed)Produce1 piece
  • lemon juice (for the sumac onions)Produce45 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce5 g
  • sumacSpices2 g
  • salt (to taste, for the onions)Spices2 g
  • bread rollsBakery4 pieces
  • mozzarella cheese (grated)Dairy100 g
  • tomatoes (diced)Produce150 g
  • cucumbers (diced)Produce150 g
  • lettuce (diced)Produce100 g
  • pickled red cabbage (sliced)Produce100 g

per serving

Nutrition

804kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
59 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and red chili powder.
    • Add the lemon juice, grated garlic, tomato paste and olive oil, then mix thoroughly until well coated.
    • Let the chicken marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken in batches for 7 to 8 minutes, until cooked through.
    • Repeat with the remaining chicken and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the sumac onions

    • In a bowl, combine the sliced onion, lemon juice, sumac, parsley and salt.
    • Mix well and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Make the sauce

    • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
    • Add the lemon juice and grated garlic, then season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
    • Mix until creamy and smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Bake the bread rolls

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
    • Place the bread rolls on a baking sheet, top with the mozzarella and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are crispy.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the sandwiches

    • Fill each roll with lettuce, chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, sumac onions and pickled red cabbage.
    • Add the sauce, close the sandwiches and serve.
    Step 6
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