Good Karma Schawarma

Serves: 3

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

63

Sweetness

54

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Plain Yogurt

3 tbsps

Garlic (minced)

1 tsp

Salt

1.5 tbsps

Ground Cumin

1 cup

Water

1 tsp

Sage (fresh)

1 cup

Greek Yogurt

1 cup

Sour Cream

1 tbsp

Lemon Juice

Directions:

1

Special equipment: 8 by 12 by 4-inch aluminum tray In a large bowl, combine yogurt with garlic, onion, vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, cumin pepper, red chili flakes, and sage

2

Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours

3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with oven rack in center

4

Fit a 9 by 13-inch baking sheet with a cooling rack

5

Remove chicken from marinade, taking off excess marinade

6

Place meat randomly on top of each other on the aluminum foil tray, creating 1-inch of meat

7

Add spinach, spreading evenly, and repeat with another 1-inch layer of meat

8

Add a layer of red bell peppers, and finish by covering with another inch of meat

9

Press layers firmly together

10

Remove foil tray with chicken to the baking sheet

11

Poke holes in bottom of foil to allow excess liquid to drain

12

Bake in center of oven for 45 minutes until chicken is firm and holds together

13

Cut corners of tray and push the sides of foil down, to expose meat to brown

14

Continue to cook for another 30 minutes or until the meat registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F

15

Using an instant-read thermometer

16

Let rest for 10 minutes

17

Remove Schawarma to a cutting board, discarding foil

18

Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces

19

Serve sandwiched in flatbread and drizzled with Tzatziki Sauce

20

In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt

21

Using a wooden spoon, slowly stir in water, until dough forms

22

Lightly flour a clean board and knead dough until smooth, about 10 minutes

23

Rest dough in bowl, covered with damp towel for 20 minutes

24

Preheat a griddle over medium heat

25

Divide dough into 8 equal balls

26

Using a rolling pin, roll balls out on floured board to 7 inches in diameter, about 1/4-inch thick

27

Place the rolled out dough onto griddle

28

Flip when raised bumps appear on the surface of the dough, about 1 to 2 minutes

29

Cook second side until it turns golden

30

Do not cook too long or flatbread will become brittle

31

Cover flatbread with a towel up to 20 minutes before serving