Chicken Shawarma
This dish typically involves marinating chicken in a mixture of aromatic spices, herbs, and yogurt or other acidic ingredients. This marinade infuses the chicken with rich and complex flavours, resulting in a deliciously seasoned meat.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs (boneless) 300 grams approximately
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil any vegetable oil will be fine
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes to taste
- 1/2 tsp Nigella seeds/ Kalonji Optional
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients to make a marinade and add to the chicken. Marinate for 2 hours minimum, ideally overnight.
- Cover the baking tray with foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes (until cooked through) in a 180C fan assisted oven.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix in the remaining marinade in the baking tray.
- Serve with a green salad, flatbread, yoghurt and chilli sauces and enjoy!
