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Shawarma Spice Mix (makes 3/4 cup)
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp corriander
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2 tsp all spice
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
Chicken Shawarma
- 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 3 Tbsp Shawarma Spice Mix ((see recipe above))
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- Assorted veggies and pickled veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, mint, parsley, pickles, scallions)
Tarator (tahini sauce)
- 1-2 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
Shawarma Spice Mix
- Mix all spices together and store in jar.
Chicken Shawarma
- **Note the above Shawarma Spice Mix makes MORE than needed for this recipe. Save remainder for another time.
Coat chicken with 3 Tbsp Shawarma Spice Mix and olive oil. Can leave to marinade overnight, but not necessary. - Add 3/4 cup stock to the bottom of your Instant Pot and add the rack.
- Lay the spiced chicken on the rack. Place lid on pot and close to sealing position.
- Set to MANUAL 8 minutes, let cook.
- Once completed, release pressure after 5 minutes.
- Assemble your shawarma with any/all the toppings you'd like on pita:
cucumbers
tomatoes
radishes
onions with sumac
green onions
pickled veggies - Prepare taratore sauce:
With mortar and pestle smash garlic, add your tahini, water, lemon and salt. Adjust lemon and salt to your liking.
Notes
Check out Episode 2 on Ugly Delicious for a deeper connection tacos al pastor and Lebanese immigration.
https://www.eater.com/2018/2/23/17029898/ugly-delicious-tacos-recap-season-1-episode-2