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Chicken Shwarma, My Way.
By Maya's Mama on August 10, 2010
Photo by Jamilahs_Kitchen
5 Reviews
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 24 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 8
Photo by Jamilahs_Kitchen
About This Recipe
"A very popular middle eastern dish. Traditionally cooked rotisserie style, this method allows you to recreate the flavor and texture on a much more economical and smaller scale."
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, Juiced ( keep the rind)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Cut the chicken breasts, into long, slim strips, then into lengths that are about an inch long.
- Put them into a bowl, and allow them to marinate in the lemon juice and rind, olive oil, crushed and diced garlic, yoghurt, tomato paste, salt, pepper and spices.
- Allow 24 hours for the flavors to develop. [ i know it seems like a long wait, but it'll be worth it].
- The following day, remove and drain the chicken pieces from the marinade, and saute them for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot as a mezze or for sandwiches along with thinly sliced onions, deseeded tomato, pickles, and fresh baked pita.
Private Note
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 (131 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- %
- Calories 221.4
- Calories from Fat 112
- 50%
- Amount Per Serving
- %
- Total Fat 12.5g
- 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g
- 16%
- Cholesterol 73.3mg
- 24%
- Sugars 0.5 g
- Sodium 225.7mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.1g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g
- 2%
- Sugars 0.5 g
- 2%
- Protein 24.1g
- 48%
Reviews
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"This was very delicious! Followed the recipe exactly with the exception of the yogurt. I avoid using any dairy. I can't imagine that it made any difference. It was great without it and my family loved it. This will be a regular dish in our house. Thank you so much for posting!"
By Orange Walk girl on February 21, 2013 | 1368783
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"Yummy yummy. I only had 2 hours to marinate before grilling and the flavors still came through beautifully. I used chicken thighs and lime juice instead of the lemon otherwise made as is. Next time I will let it marinate the whole 24 hours. Thank You Made for Ramadan Tag 2011."
By Jamilahs_Kitchen on August 07, 2011 | 1240709
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"Extremely tasty! Tender and juicy, and I loved the spices. Marinating time definitely is worth it :D
Thanks for posting, will make this again!
Made for Ramadan Tag 2010."
By Mia in Germany on September 02, 2010 | 1143898
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"Wonderful preparation for chicken! The flavor was fantastic, and the yogurt marinade made it nice and tender. Thanks for sharing!"
By Starrynews on August 17, 2010 | 1139920
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"This is a great chicken recipe, so easy to make and full of flavor. Loved the combination of spices and garlic. I think this marinade would also be good on whole boneless chicken breasts, grilled. Thanks for posting your recipe!"
By loof on August 14, 2010 | 1138975
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