Chicken Shawarma is set apart by its sweet, delicious, delectable taste and it has a special place on the ranking list of nutritious meals. It is made with sliced boneless chicken breasts garnished with cinnamon, garlic and a wide variety of seasoning agents. It has an inviting aroma and flavor too. Who says you can’t prepare this dish at the comfort of your home? With a handful of ingredients, this shawarma can be rustled up in minutes.
Health Benefits
Chicken is rich in protein. Protein, as you already know, helps maintain the body tissue and keep it healthy at all times. It ensures repair of tissues and healing too.
Garlic and cumin help boost the immune system of the body and repel disease causing bacteria too.
Ingredients
lb chicken breast- skinless and boneless: 1
lb chicken thigh- skinless and boneless: 1
tbsp olive oil: 6
tsp cumin: 2
tsp paprika: 2
tsp turmeric: 1
tsp garlic- powder: 1
tsp cinnamon: 1/2
pinch cayenne: 1
salt to taste
tsp pepper- black: 1/2
How To Make Chicken Shawarma
- Wash, cut the chicken breast and thigh to sizes and place everything in a large plastic bag.
- Mix little oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour, soak the chicken with the oil mixture and cover the plastic bag. Refrigerate the chicken for 2 hours.
- Preheat a baking sheet and place the chicken pieces on it. Roast for 12 minutes or until the chicken is half cooked.
- Remove, cool, and cut the meat in the shape of sharwarma.
- Heat oil, fry the meat for 3 minutes, remove from heat, cool it down and serve at once. It tastes great with Kuboos and mayonnaise as well.
Who doesn’t like warm Chicken Shawarma? Make sure you pack them in a tiffin box or food storage container that are insulated, to keep Chicken Shawarma not just hot, but also fresh.
Trivia
Men in ancient time believed that garlic could be used to ward off vampires and demons.