Recipes Boustan Restaurant SAJ Chicken Shawarma

Saj Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Sep 18 2024

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1h

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Serves 4

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Make Saj Chicken Shawarma in just 1h . Markouk bread filled with chicken Shawarma, garlic sauce, cabbage salad, sliced tomatoes, and pickled turnip.

Prepare Chicken Shawarma

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

2. Cook the Chicken

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Make Garlic Sauce

3. Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Prepare Cabbage Salad

4. Combine Salad Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss until the vegetables are well coated.

Assemble Shawarma

5. Build the Shawarma

On a piece of Markouk bread, place a generous amount of sliced chicken, drizzle with garlic sauce, add a portion of cabbage salad, a few slices of tomatoes, and top with pickled turnips. Roll the bread tightly and serve.

Saj Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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