shawarma chicken kebabs
Colorful and so flavorful, these are a delicious change from traditional BBQ fare.
yield
6 servings
prep time
20 Min
cook time
12 Min
method
Barbecue
Ingredients For shawarma chicken kebabs
- MARINADE
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2 tspsmoked paprika
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1/2 Tbspground cumin
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1/2 Tbspground coriander
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1/2 Tbspground ginger
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1 tspground cardamom
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1/2 tspcayenne pepper, or to taste
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1/2 tspground turmeric
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1/2 tspground cloves
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1/2 tspallspice
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1/2 tspground cinnamon
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1/2 Tbsppressed garlic
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1 tspground himalayan sea salt
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1 tspfreshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
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1 tsplemon zest
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3 Tbspolive oil
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2 Tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 lbskinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- YOGURT SAUCE
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1/2 cgreek yogurt
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1 Tbspfresh dill, chopped
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1 lgclove garlic, pressed
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1/2 Tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 tspground cumin
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1/4 tspground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
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1/4 tspfreshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
- SHAWARMA
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12 slicered onions
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12 slicered peppers
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6pita bread
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2 lglettuce leaves, chopped
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1 lgroma tomato, seeded and cubed
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1/2english cucumber, peeled and quartered
How To Make shawarma chicken kebabs
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1MARINADE: 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.
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2Cover and transfer to the fridge for 24 hours.
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3YOGURT SAUCE: The next day, make the yogurt sauce by combining all the ingredients; stir well. Cover and chill until needed.
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4SHAWARMA: Preheat the barbecue to 500 – 550ºF
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5Assemble 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.
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6Evenly space the chicken out so it cooks properly and transfer the kebabs to a baking sheet while assembling the others.
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7Place the kebabs on the grate of the preheated barbecue, close the lid and grill them for about 5 to 6 minutes per side – if they’re charred a little bit, that’s fine.
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8To 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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9To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/6KC5WfQSYHw
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- Other Main Dishes
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- Low Sodium
- Wheat Free
- Soy Free
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