Homemade Chicken Shawarma
Experience the culinary delight of succulent chicken shawarma, enhanced with a harmonious blend of Mediterranean seasonings and citrus.
Ingredients for 4 portions
Instructions
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1
Peel the mandarin by hand, put it in a blender, add 2 garlic cloves, and blend. Mix in paprika, onion powder, black pepper, 30ml lemon juice, 80ml olive oil, yogurt, ½ teaspoon salt, and cumin; blend until smooth.
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2
Place chicken thighs in a bowl, add water and vinegar. Set aside for 30 minutes, then wash.
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3
Cut chicken thighs into small pieces, transfer to another bowl, and add the mandarin mixture. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
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4
In a cooking pot, pour 1 cup of water and set it on medium heat. Add ½ cup of corn starch and stir until thickened. Soften the mixture with 1 more cup of water and continue stirring. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
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5
In the blender, add ½ cup of water, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 garlic cloves, and 30ml lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Add the corn starch mixture and blend again. Transfer to a jug, gradually add 50ml olive oil while stirring. Transfer to a small bowl.
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6
Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the chicken mixture. Cook until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with parsley.
