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Homemade Chicken Shawarma

Calories: Approximately 550 per serving (estimate) | Protein: 35g | Carbs: 65g | Fat: 10g
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers (if grilling)
  • Air fryer or grill
  • Rolling Pin
  • Frying pan or baking sheet
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 300 g chicken thigh fillets
  • 1 tablespoon shawarma paste
  • Half pouch of seasoning mix optional
  • For the Flatbreads:
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 40-60 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • A pinch of salt
  • To Serve:
  • 400 g Maris Piper potatoes for chips
  • Lettuce
  • Red onion

Instructions
 

  • Method
  • First, I start by making the chips. I cut the Maris Piper potatoes into thin strips and add salt, pepper, and a little spray oil. Then, I cook them in the air fryer for about 25 minutes, shaking them halfway through to get them crispy.
  • While the chips are cooking, I prepare the chicken. In a mixing bowl, I combine the chicken thigh fillets with the shawarma paste. If I have a seasoning pouch, I’ll add that too for extra flavor. After mixing everything together well, I thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. I can either cook these skewers in my air fryer or under the grill until they are fully cooked and slightly charred.
  • Next, I make the sauce by mixing fat-free Greek yogurt with lemon juice and some garlic in a bowl. I let this sit for a bit so the flavors can combine nicely.
  • Now for the flatbreads! I combine the plain flour, garlic granules, and salt in a bowl. I gradually add the Greek yogurt, mixing until it forms a dough. It's important to add the yogurt little by little to avoid making the dough too wet. Once I have a nice dough, I roll it into a ball, split it in two, and roll each piece out thinly. I can either fry the flatbreads in a little spray oil for a couple of minutes on each side or bake them in the oven for a few minutes, flipping halfway.
  • After the chicken is cooked, I slice it thinly and serve it all together. I layer the sliced chicken inside the flatbreads, adding some crispy chips, lettuce, and red onion for crunch.

Notes

When cooking the chicken, make sure it’s fully cooked before serving. Cutting the chicken too early can lead to undercooking. Also, be careful not to overwork the dough for the flatbreads; just mix until it’s combined to keep them soft.