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Chicken Shawarma Sliders Recipe

Chicken Shawarma Sliders Recipe
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Chicken Shawarma Sliders Recipe

Introduction

Spice up your next get together with our simply irresistible chicken shawarma sliders recipe. Fun and full of flavour, once you take your first bite, we guarantee you’ll be making this chicken shawarma recipe all year round. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or a cosy get together, these sliders are sure to please.

Ingredients

Sliders

Sauce

Method

1
Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and grill for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until cooked all the way through. You can also do this on a grill pan on the stove top
2
While the chicken is grilling, make the sauce by adding the olive oil and diced onion to a saute pan. Saute on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Stir in the tomato sauce, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and black pepper
3
Thinly slice or shred the cooked chicken breasts and add to the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes
4
To prepare the slaw, thinly shred the cabbage and stir approx 1tbs of mayo through with the parsely
5
Gently toast the rolls in preparation of building your sliders
6
Spread a think layer of mayo on the top and bottom of the roll, add the chicken and a pinch of the slaw. Enjoy!
FAQs

Chicken shawarma is known to have a distinct flavour that’s both tangy and spicy. The meat is typically well-marinated with popular spices including cumin, paprika, garlic and coriander. 

Traditional chicken shawarma is well-marinated chicken, slow roasted either on a spit or grill. The chicken is typically made from a blend of spices and herbs with the ingredients varying depending on the recipe.   

A typical shawarma is made from thin slices of meat. These pieces of meat are marinated in a range of spices and then roasted. The meat is usually served in a pita bread or wrap, with a range of toppings like vegetables and herbs.