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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Mayonnaise and Harissa Sauce
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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Mayonnaise and Harissa Sauce

55 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @iramsfoodstory358 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless chicken thighs (cut into strips)Meat900 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • onion powderSpices7 g
  • cumin powderSpices2 g
  • red chili powderSpices2 g
  • turmeric powderSpices2 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • olive oil (plus more for cooking)Pantry45 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry240 ml
  • garlic (cloves, finely minced)Produce5 pieces
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped)Produce15 g
  • lemon (half for the mayonnaise, half for the onions)Produce1 piece
  • red onion (large, thinly sliced and washed in vinegar salt water)Produce1 piece
  • sumacSpices6 g
  • pita breadBakery6 pieces
  • cucumber (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • tomatoes (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • pickled cucumbers (sliced)Pantry100 g
  • harissa sauce (store-bought)Pantry60 g
  • French fries (cooked until golden brown)Fresh400 g

per serving

Nutrition

665kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
42 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Deep fryer

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Whisk together the olive oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, red chili powder, turmeric, salt and black pepper in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken strips and coat well in the marinade.
    • Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a little olive oil in a pan.
    • Cook the marinated chicken over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
    Step 2

  3. Make the garlic mayonnaise

    • Mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
    Step 3

  4. Make the sumac onions

    • Mix the sliced red onion, parsley, lemon juice and sumac in a bowl.
    • Toss and set aside to soften slightly.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the French fries

    • Cook the French fries in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
    • Drain on paper towels.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the shawarma

    • Warm the pita bread in a pan.
    • Fill each pita with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, harissa sauce, garlic mayonnaise, sumac onions and French fries.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 6
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