Smoky Scotch Bonnet Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful and spicy Middle Eastern-inspired shawarma dish featuring smoky scotch bonnet peppers and savory chicken.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into thin strips
- ●2-3 smoky scotch bonnet peppersdepending on desired level of heat
- ●1 cup fattoush salad mixstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 teaspoons middle eastern spicessuch as cumin, coriander, and paprika
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor grilling
- ●1 tablespoon lemon juicefor marinade
- ●1 clove garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and middle eastern spices.
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2. Add the chicken strips to the marinade and mix well to coat.
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3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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6. Meanwhile, toast the fattoush salad mix in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy.
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7. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
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8. Warm the pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for a few minutes.
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9. Assemble the shawarma by spreading the toasted fattoush salad mix on the pita bread, followed by the sliced chicken and a few slices of smoky scotch bonnet pepper.
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10. Serve immediately and enjoy!