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Chicken Shawarma Skewers

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into cubes)Meat800 g
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • garlic (crushed)Produce3 pieces
  • ground cuminSpices6 g
  • ground corianderSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • ground turmericSpices2 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices1 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

376kcal

Carbs
2 g
Proteins
38 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewer ×6
  • Grill

step by step

Method

  1. Make the shawarma marinade

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and black pepper.
    • Whisk until the spices are evenly blended.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss until every piece is well coated.
    • Cover and refrigerate to let the flavours develop.
    Step 2
  3. Thread the skewers

    • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between them.
    Step 3
  4. Grill the skewers

    • Grill the skewers over medium-high heat, turning regularly, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred at the edges.
    Step 4
  5. Rest and serve

    • Let the skewers rest briefly, then serve hot with flatbread, salad or a yogurt sauce.
    Step 5