Chicken Kofta Shawarma (Turkish Street Food)

Chicken kofta shawarma is a popular Turkish street food that consists of juicy chicken skewers, served in a crispy pita bread with vegetables, tahini sauce, and a drizzle of sumac.

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Ingredients

Proteins

• 500g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 250g lamb mince

Spices

• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice

Vegetables

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large bell pepper, sliced

Tahini Sauce

• 100g tahini
• 50g lemon juice
• 20g olive oil
• 10g minced garlic
• Salt and water to taste

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Chicken Kofta Shawarma Sauce (if applicable)

Mix the following:

• 20g yogurt
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt to taste

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Recipe Steps

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine chicken, lamb mince, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix well.

2. Grill the Koftas

Thread chicken and lamb mixture onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece. Brush with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

3. Prepare the Vegetables

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

4. Assemble the Shawarma

Warm pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating in the oven for 5 minutes. Slice grilled koftas into thin strips. Add a few slices of kofta to each pita, followed by vegetables, tahini sauce, and sumac-tah

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