Authentic Chicken Shawarma by jakewidmann

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Authentic Chicken Shawarma

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45 min

A delicious and authentic chicken shawarma recipe with homemade French fries and tzatziki sauce. If you've had a chicken shawarma before, you get it. If you haven't then here's your chance to not miss out on the glory that is the shawarma!

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Ingredients

Chicken

2 ½ lbs chicken thighs

½ cup plain yoghurt

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp cumin powder

2 tsp cardamom powder

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 Juice of lemon

¼ cup olive oil

2 tsp salt

2 tsp black pepper

Tomatoes, diced

Red onion, sliced

Lettuce, chopped

Fries

2 lbs potatoes

2 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Tzatziki

1 cup plain yoghurt

¾ cup grated & salted cucumber

2 medium garlic clove, pureed

½ cup cilantro, chopped fine

½ tsp coriander

½ tsp cumin

Directions

Chicken

Step 1

Make the marinade as early as possible. Mix chicken thighs into the marinade, cover, and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Grate your cucumbers for the sauce. Place them into paper towel and squeeze out the water. Mix all ingredients together and place into the fridge until assembly.

Step 3

Run your potatoes through a mandolin for a shoestring size or use a knife to cut them into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch sticks. Place them into ice cold water and let them soak for 30 mins. Strain and rinse. Place a few sheets of paper towel on the bottom of the bowl and put fries back in bowl to dry.

Step 4

In a large pan, begin frying your chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side over medium heat. Remove when fully cooked (165°).

Step 5

Heat oil in a sauce pan to medium heat. I use olive oil. Yes…you absolutely can fry in olive oil! Fry potatoes in batches and remove to paper towel when golden brown.

Step 6

Begin assembly—flatbread, sauce, fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, chicken, more sauce. Fold over itself, wrap with foil, serve and enjoy!

Step 7

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