Chicken Shawarma

Method

1. 1
   • chicken thigh 800 g
   • olive oil 4 tbsp
   • lemon juice 3 tbsp
   • garlic 5
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • ground coriander 2 tsp
   • smoked paprika 2 tsp
   • ground turmeric 1 tsp
   • ground cinnamon 1 tsp
   • cayenne pepper 1 tsp
   • salt to taste

   Marinate the chicken — Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt into a paste. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.

   ⏱1 hr
2. 2
   • chicken thigh 800 g

   Roast and slice the chicken — Spread the chicken on a tray and roast at 220°C for 25 minutes until charred and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

   ⏱25 min
3. 3
   • chicken thigh 800 g
   • pita bread 4
   • plain yogurt 150 g
   • fresh parsley 2 tbsp

   Assemble the wraps — Warm the pita and fill with the sliced chicken, a spoon of yogurt, and a scatter of parsley.