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Chicken Shawarma

by Editorial Staff

The main ingredient of homemade shawarma is chicken fillet, which we will pre-cook in a pan, frying on both sides.

Summary

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
CourseMain Dish
CuisineMiddle Eastern
Servings (Default: 1)

Chicken Shawarma Ingredients

  • Chicken fillet – 150 g
  • Tomato – 0.5 pcs.
  • Cucumber – 0.5 pcs.
  • White cabbage – 70 g
  • Lavash – 1 pc.
  • Ketchup – 2 tablespoons
  • Mayonnaise – 2 tablespoons
  • Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper – to taste

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken fillet and vegetables.
  2. Season the chicken fillet with salt and ground pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fillet on each side until cooked through (internal temperature 74 °C / 165 °F). Set aside to cool.
  3. Finely chop the cabbage. Transfer to a bowl, lightly salt, and stir.
  4. Cut the tomato into thin slices and the cucumber into strips.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup. Add ground pepper to taste and stir.
  6. Lay the lavash on a work surface. Spread the sauce in the center.
  7. Layer the cabbage in the center on top of the sauce.
  8. Add the cucumber and tomato slices on top.
  9. Cut the cooled chicken fillet into pieces and place over the vegetables.
  10. Pour any remaining sauce over the filling.
  11. Roll the lavash tightly into an envelope shape.
  12. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place the assembled shawarma in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Enjoy your meal!

Editorial Staff

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