EASY CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Easy Chicken Shawarma image

This is the authentic shawarma taste that I have always loved during my stay in the Middle East. Light and filling! It's totally divine!

Provided by Celestial

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried

Time 1h17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic paste, divided
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 potatoes, cut into fries
oil for frying
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
8 pita breads, split
1 cup pickled cucumbers

Steps:

Mix vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, ginger paste, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish. Add chicken breasts; turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy pot to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry potatoes in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; slice into thin strips.
Mix remaining 1 teaspoon garlic paste with mayonnaise in a bowl.
Spread garlic mayonnaise inside pita breads. Fill each pita with French fries, chicken slices, and pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1260.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g