How to Make a Mediterranean Shawarma Sandwich
Shawarma is a versatile Arab sandwich that is known in the Middle East as a tasty fast-food specialty akin to a taco. The sandwich is commonly composed of pita bread, lamb or chicken and a variety of sliced vegetables such as tomatoes, onions and cucumbers.
You can provide a mouthwatering meal with this Mediterranean delight that is as delicious as it is simple to prepare.
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Things You'll Need
- Zucchini
- Green beans
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Ground allspice
- Ground black pepper
- White pepper
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Coriander
- Plain low-fat yogurt
- Fresh lemon juice
- Pita bread
- Minced garlic
- Red onion
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Kitchen knife
- Skillet
- Griddle pan
- Whisk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Slice 1 lb. of zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces and combine in a bowl with 1/2 lb. green beans and 2 tbsp. olive oil. Toss the vegetables with the olive oil and then place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle kosher salt over the vegetables to season.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp. white pepper, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp coriander in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir the mixture thoroughly.
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Pour the seasoned mixture over six skinless, boneless chicken thighs. Massage this mixture into the chicken thighs, making sure to cover all of the chicken. Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet and sprinkle them with kosher salt.
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Place the chicken on the lower rack of the preheated stove and the vegetables on the upper rack. Allow the vegetables to cook for 15 minutes before removing them.
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Preheat the broiler in the oven. Place the chicken on the upper rack and broil the meat for 10 minutes until crispy and brown. Cut the baked chicken into strips with a sharp kitchen knife and set aside.
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Place a skillet on the stove over moderate heat and add 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the olive oil and allow it to brown for 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the burner and place on a cool surface. Add 1 cup of plain low-fat yogurt and 2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice to the skillet. Whisk these ingredients together and sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Cut in half six pieces of pita bread that are approximately 6 inches in length. Brush 1 1/2 tsp. of the yogurt, lemon and garlic sauce over the pita bread. Cut 1/2 of a small red onion into thin slices and place the slices, baked vegetables and broiled chicken on top of the pita bread. Roll the pita bread around the fillings.
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Place a griddle pan over high heat and cook the pita rolls until crispy and brown on both sides.
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Remove the rolls from the griddle, cut them in half, and garnish them with the yogurt, lemon and garlic sauce.
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Tips & Warnings
Cook vegetables in the oven longer if they are not yet tender. Allow them to cook longer before preheating the broiler.
Wear latex gloves when handling raw chicken to avoid coming in contact with salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Thoroughly clean any surfaces the raw chicken touched.
References
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