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Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken Shawarma

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Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with this tantalizing Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken Shawarma recipe. This zesty dish is marinated to perfection with garlic, herbs, and spices then charred on a grill until it’s nice and crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. Perfect for any summer BBQ or special dinner, try treating your taste-buds to this flavorful twist on classic chicken shawarma!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, ground cumin, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the bowl.
  3. Toss the chicken with the marinade until it’s evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Thread the chicken strips onto skewers and discard the remaining marinade.
  7. Grill the chicken skewers for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through and charred on the outside.

Serving and Side Dishes:

This Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken Shawarma recipe is enough to satisfy four appetites! You can serve it with side dishes such as pita bread, hummus, a crisp green salad or mix-and-match your favourite roasted vegetables. Or why not try adding some fragrant rice to round out the meal? Bon Appetit!

References

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/grilled-chicken-shawarma

https://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-chicken-shawarma-recipe

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