Truly Yummy Shawarma Chicken

Truly Yummy gluten free and dairy free shawarma chicken served with my Truly Yummy Hummus, Truly Yummy Greek Salad and gluten free pitta breads is a firm favourite among my family and friends. Everyone gets to build their own little pocket of yumminess.

While there are plenty of homemade shawarma paste recipes, I prefer a good quality shop bought version which is gluten free and dairy free as it not only saves time but also cuts down on the number of ingredients needed for this family feast. I have tested many branded pastes, but the one I recommend below is gluten free, dairy free and truly yummy especially when combined with the other marinade ingredients.

Although I’ve specified chicken breasts in the recipe, you can easily double the marinade for a whole or spatchcocked chicken. Just remember to score the breasts and legs so the yummy flavours can seep in. Whether cooked in the oven, on a BBQ or griddle pan, this Middle Eastern inspired feast is one we enjoy all year round.

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Truly Yummy Shawarma Chicken

Gluten free and dairy free chicken shawarma recipe. Recommended ingredients Belazu Shawarma paste, Belazu Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil, chicken breast, lemon, orange, honey, salt

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Marinating 20 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 Griddle pan or BBQ – gas / charcoal
• 1 Shallow dish

Ingredients

  

• 4 chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp shawarma paste recommend Belazu shawarma paste
• 3 tbsp olive oil recommend Belazu Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

 

• To make the shawarma marinade, mixed the paste, olive oil, orange and lemon juices, honey and salt in a shallow dish.
  
• Score the chicken breasts then place them in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and pop the dish in the fridge for approximately 20 minutes.
  
• Heat the griddle pan or BBQ and cook the chicken so they nicely charred on both sides. This usually takes 10 minutes a side but will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.
  
• Once cooked throughly, slice up and serve with my truly yummy hummus, greek salad and gluten free pitta breads. Enjoy!
  

Notes

I recommend BFree Gluten Free Wholegrain pitta breads warmed up in a toaster or on the BBQ for a couple of minutes. Slice in half and fill – yum!

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