HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN SHAWARMA AT HOME(with health benefits)

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN SHAWARMA AT HOME

Nigerian Shawarma made with beef or chicken filling. This tasty snack has become a popular meal on the streets of Nigeria and is also one of the most requested recipes I have received.
This recipe is deliciously addicting and so easy to prepare, that you'll want to make Shawarma everyday. All said this is my Nigerian -style Chicken Shawarma Recipe.

INGREDIENTS USED IN MAKING HOME-MADE SHAWARMA

*2 Chicken breasts(de-boned/boneless)
*2 Chicken Thighs(a.k.a Chicken laps)(de-boned/boneless)(You can also use de-boned/boneless beef )
*6+ Shawarma bread (either pita bread/flour tortilla wraps/
*1 small sized Cabbage(cut into thin strips)
*3 medium sized Carrots(grated or cut into thin strips)
*1 large Cucumber(cut into thin strips circles)
*2 big Tomatoes(cut into thin strips)
*1 medium sized Onions(cut into thin strips)
*Ketchup
*Mayonnaise
*1 Tablespoon Vegetable /olive oil(For stir frying)
*1 teaspoon thyme
*2 teaspoon curry(I used ducros brand)
*1 teaspoon onion powder/2 teaspoons minced onions
*1 teaspoon garlic powder/2 teaspoons minced garlic
*1 large chicken stock cube/bouillon cube(crushed into powder)
*Half a teaspoon black pepper
*Chilli pepper to taste
*Salt to taste(optional because the stock cube already has salt)
*1 Tablespoon Vegetable /olive oil preparation
* Wash and Cut the vegetables into thin strip(if you haven't done that yet) and set aside.
  Also Cut the chicken or beef into thin strips and set aside.
Tip: Using a combination of Chicken thighs Breasts, because the fat from the thighs adds extra flavor and compliments the taste of the chicken breast.
** Place the chicken strips into a bowl, add the marinade and mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Then cover and store in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours (depending all how much time you have).

Tip: In a pan, Heat up a tablespoonful of oil. Add the marinated chicken/beef &Stir fry until juicy and brown. Scoop unto a plate and set aside.

* Mix some mayonnaise and ketchup together (''mayo-ketch'' spread).
    Place a shawarma bread on a clean flat surface and cut into two equal sizes (that's if you are using large pita bread).
    But if using a very flat bread or tortilla wraps, simply, spread the ''mayo-ketch'' on it and then fill it with the sliced vegetables on one end and Sprinkle some chili pepper (optional); then fold the bread, tuck in the edge, and roll to form a shawarma wrap.

Tip: if you want to warm it up a bit, place on a heated pan for 3 minutes (the closed edge facing the pan). If you have a microwave or sandwich maker, feel free to use those too.

 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHICKEN SHARWAMA

 

1.   It contains cobalt a mineral salt supplement which helps in hemoglobin synthesis in the body.

2.   It provides energy for the body.

3.   It helps in the synthesis of certain blood clothing factors.

4.   The tomato in it contains Vitamin A which increases resistance to diseases.

5.   The fiber in it helps indigestion and keeps cholesterol and other heart related diseases under control.