A Middle Eastern dish made with thinly sliced chicken marinated in aromatic spices, typically served with pita bread and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
- 200 grams chicken breast sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, ground cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add sliced chicken breast to the marinade and mix well to coat all pieces. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken slices and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve hot with pita bread and your choice of fresh vegetables and sauces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg