Saudi Arabian Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful and aromatic Saudi Arabian dish made with marinated chicken, served in a warm pita with vegetables and tahini sauce.
Ingredients
- ●500g chicken breastcut into thin strips
- ●100g grana padano cheesecrumbly
- ●250g dull ricecooked
- ●2 tsp arabian spicesmix of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor brushing
- ●2 tbsp lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●4 bake naan breadwarmed
- ●100g tahini saucestore-bought or homemade
Instructions
- 1
1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and arabian spices.
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2. Add the chicken strips to the marinade and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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5. Warm the naan bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for 5 minutes.
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6. Assemble the shawarma by placing the cooked chicken on the naan bread, followed by a sprinkle of grana padano cheese, a dollop of tahini sauce, and a spoonful of cooked rice.
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7. Serve immediately and enjoy!