Shawarma Chicken Kabobs
photo by clubfoody
- Ready In:
- 32mins
- Ingredients:
- 30
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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MARINADE
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1⁄2 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 tablespoon pressed garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, ground
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (skinless and boneless)
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YOGURT SAUCE
- 1⁄2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, pressed
- 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
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SHAWARMA
- 12 pieces red onions
- 12 pieces red peppers
- 6 pita bread
- 2 large lettuce leaves, chopped
- 1 large roma tomato, seeded and cubed
- 1⁄2 English cucumber, peeled and quartered
directions
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MARINADE:
- In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients except the thighs; give a good whisk. Working in batches, add chicken pieces and stir until well coated.
- Cover and transfer to the fridge for 24 hours.
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YOGURT SAUCE:
- The next day, make the yogurt sauce by combining all the ingredients; stir well. Cover and chill until needed.
- Preheat the barbecue to 500 – 550ºF.
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SHAWARMA:
- Assemble the kebabs by sliding on a piece of onion followed by a piece of red pepper. Slide on some chicken pieces, about 7 to 8; repeat with onion, pepper and meat. Finish the kebab with a red pepper piece and onion piece.
- Evenly space the chicken out so it cooks properly and transfer the kebabs to a baking sheet while assembling the others.
- Place the kebabs on the grate of the preheated barbecue, close the lid and grill them for about 5 to 6 minutes per side at 500 to 550ºF – if they’re charred a little bit, that’s fine.
- To make pitas, place some chopped lettuce right across the middle of the flatbread then a row of cubed tomatoes and another of English cucumber. Place the chicken on the pita and generously spoon on some yogurt sauce.
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clubfoody
Canada
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