Next-Level Shawarma Sandwich
Next-Level Shawarma Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 400 grams chicken
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon juice, from half a lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons oil
For the Chilli Paste
- 3-4 tablespoons chilli flakes, soaked in vinegar and water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the White Sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- as needed cilantro, chopped
- as needed lemon juice
For Assembly
- 4 buns
- as needed lettuce
- as needed onions, sliced
- as needed cucumber, sliced
- as needed tomato, sliced
- as needed pickled cabbage
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a bowl, combine the 400 grams of chicken with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, 2 minced garlic cloves, and the juice from half a lemon. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or longer if time permits, for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the chicken: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Prepare the chilli paste: While the chicken is cooking, combine the 3-4 tablespoons of chilli flakes (previously soaked in vinegar and water) with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mash or blend lightly to form a coarse paste. Adjust consistency with a little more vinegar or water if needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the white sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 grated garlic clove, chopped cilantro (to taste), and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the shawarma sandwiches: Take your buns and slice them open. Spread a generous amount of the white sauce on one side of each bun and the red chilli paste on the other side, adjusting the amount of chilli paste to your desired spice level.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Layer the fillings: On top of the sauces, layer fresh lettuce, followed by the cooked chicken. Then add your choice of vegetables such as sliced onions, cucumber, tomato, and pickled cabbage.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Finish and serve: Drizzle a little extra white sauce or chilli paste over the fillings if desired. Close the buns and serve immediately. Enjoy your next-level shawarma sandwich!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Next-Level Shawarma Sandwich
For the Chicken
- 400 grams chicken
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon juice, from half a lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons oil
For the Chilli Paste
- 3-4 tablespoons chilli flakes, soaked in vinegar and water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the White Sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- as needed cilantro, chopped
- as needed lemon juice
For Assembly
- 4 buns
- as needed lettuce
- as needed onions, sliced
- as needed cucumber, sliced
- as needed tomato, sliced
- as needed pickled cabbage
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a bowl, combine the 400 grams of chicken with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, 2 minced garlic cloves, and the juice from half a lemon. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or longer if time permits, for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the chicken: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Prepare the chilli paste: While the chicken is cooking, combine the 3-4 tablespoons of chilli flakes (previously soaked in vinegar and water) with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mash or blend lightly to form a coarse paste. Adjust consistency with a little more vinegar or water if needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the white sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 grated garlic clove, chopped cilantro (to taste), and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the shawarma sandwiches: Take your buns and slice them open. Spread a generous amount of the white sauce on one side of each bun and the red chilli paste on the other side, adjusting the amount of chilli paste to your desired spice level.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Layer the fillings: On top of the sauces, layer fresh lettuce, followed by the cooked chicken. Then add your choice of vegetables such as sliced onions, cucumber, tomato, and pickled cabbage.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Finish and serve: Drizzle a little extra white sauce or chilli paste over the fillings if desired. Close the buns and serve immediately. Enjoy your next-level shawarma sandwich!
⏱️ 5 min