Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Shawarma Chicken Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 600g boneless chicken thighs
- • 150g plain yogurt
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp ground cumin
- • 1 tbsp paprika
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the yogurt, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil.
2
Phase 2
Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
3
Phase 3
Cook on a hot grill pan 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
4
Phase 4
Rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
5
Phase 5
Serve with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and flatbread.