Chicken Shawarma Torta
Recipe ingredients:
- 🍗 3 chicken breasts
- 6 minced garlic cloves
- 🌿 1 tablespoon coriander
- 🌿 1 tablespoon cumin
- 🌿 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 🌶️ 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 🌶️ 2 teaspoons paprika
- 🧂 Salt
- 🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 🌿 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 🫒 1/2 cup olive oil
- 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
- 🥒 1 small English cucumber
- 🥛 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 🧂 White pepper and kosher salt to taste
- 🧄 4 minced garlic cloves
- 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 🍶 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 🌿 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 🥖 French bread
- 🥬 Lettuce
- 🍅 Tomato slices
- 🌰 Red pickled onions
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Chicken Shawarma Torta
Experience a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors with this Chicken Shawarma Torta. Juicy, spiced chicken paired with fresh and creamy tzatziki, all nestled in a crusty French bread with fresh veggies and pickled onions. It's a vibrant, tasty, and satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 🍗 3 chicken breasts
- 🧄 2 minced garlic cloves
- 🌿 1 tablespoon coriander
- 🌿 1 tablespoon cumin
- 🌿 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 🌶️ 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 🌶️ 2 teaspoons paprika
- 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
- 🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 🌿 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
- 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
For the Tzatziki Dressing: - 🥒 1 small English cucumber
- 🥛 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 🧂 White pepper and kosher salt to taste
- 🧄 4 minced garlic cloves
- 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 🍶 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 🌿 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Assembly: - 🥖 French bread
- 🥬 Lettuce
- 🍅 Tomato slices
- 🌰 Red pickled onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts in half to ensure equal size and thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, black pepper, ground clove, turmeric, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken in this spice blend and marinate for at least two hours, preferably overnight to enhance the flavors.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and cook the chicken for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Make the Tzatziki Dressing:
- Finely shred the English cucumber and drain any excess water.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded cucumber with Greek yogurt, adding white pepper, kosher salt, minced garlic, lemon juice, white vinegar, fresh dill, and olive oil.
- Mix until you achieve a creamy consistency and all ingredients are well combined.
- Assemble the Shawarma Torta:
- Slice the French bread and spread a thin layer of butter on each side before toasting it lightly.
- Generously spread the tzatziki dressing on the bread.
- Layer with fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cooked chicken shawarma, and red pickled onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors.
Additional Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Equipment Needed: Air fryer, mixing bowls
- Servings: 4 tortas
Cooking Tips
- Marinating the chicken overnight will yield the best flavor.
- Ensure the cucumber is well-drained to prevent a watery tzatziki.
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