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Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • 21 cm loaf tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix the corn starch with all the spices.
  3. In a bowl, pour the olive oil over the chicken and stir. Add the spice mix and cover all the chicken pieces well.
  4. Layer them into the loaf tin and press down.
  5. Bake for 50 mins.
  6. When finished, let the chicken ‘sit’ for at least 15 mins. Like this it will soak up all the juices it lost during baking.
  7. Tip it out of the tin and slice. Serve with rice and slaw of choice. Voilà!
  8. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Nutrition facts:
Servings: 3, per serving: 470 kcal | Protein 44 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 29 g | Fibre 1.5 g
For athletes:
Chicken thighs with skin (fat) make the meat juicier. But if you are aiming for a low-fat recovery meal, opt for skinless chicken breast instead.