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Spicy Chicken Shawarma
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Spicy Chicken Shawarma

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken (cut into strips)Meat400 g
  • tikka masalaSpices15 g
  • lemon juiceProduce30 ml
  • saltSpices12 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • red chilli powderSpices6 g
  • yogurtDairy30 g
  • all purpose flourGrains300 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • yeastPantry10 g
  • oilPantry10 ml
  • yogurtDairy30 g
  • warm water (warm)Beverages240 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry60 g
  • dairy creamDairy60 ml
  • yogurtDairy30 g
  • garlic pastePantry3 g
  • lemon juiceProduce5 ml
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • red chilli flakesSpices20 g
  • vinegarPantry60 ml

per serving

Nutrition

569kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken with tikka masala, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red chilli powder and yogurt.
    • Mix well so the chicken is fully coated, then set aside to marinate.
    Step 1
  2. Make the shawarma bread dough

    • In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and yeast.
    • Add the oil, yogurt and warm water, then knead into a soft dough.
    • Cover and let the dough rest until doubled in size.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the shawarma sauce

    • In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dairy cream, yogurt, garlic paste, lemon juice and black pepper.
    • Mix until smooth and set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the red chilli paste

    • Soak the red chilli flakes in vinegar for a few hours.
    • Blend the soaked flakes into a smooth paste.
    Step 4
  5. Shape and cook the bread

    • Divide the dough into portions and roll each one out thinly.
    • Cook the flatbreads in a hot pan until lightly browned on both sides.
    Step 5
  6. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the marinated chicken in a hot pan until browned and cooked through.
    • Slice the chicken into strips.
    Step 6
  7. Assemble the shawarma

    • Spread the shawarma sauce over each bread.
    • Add the chicken, drizzle with the red chilli paste, then roll up tightly and serve.
    Step 7