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Quick chicken thigh shawarma platter - Extra large standard

Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter

Crisp Lemon-Cilantro Salad, Hummus & Garlic Naan

880 cals

15 mins

Air fryer
Member favourite

Description

It’s a shawarma shakeup. Air frying returns mouth-watering results on a Middle Eastern classic featuring tender spiced chicken. Line plates with a sparkling lemon- and cilantro-dressed cucumber salad and an earthy swoosh of hummus, as you plunk down warm air-fried garlic naan.

Contains:

Milk, Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 4 Canadian-raised chicken thighs (air chilled)

  • 3 Garlic cloves

  • 14g Cilantro

  • 1 Lemon

  • 2 Cucumbers

  • 1 Head of curly leaf lettuce

  • 60g Hummus

  • 2 Naan

  • 10.5g Lebanon & Beyond spices (sumac, salt, garlic, sugar, red bell pepper, vinegar powder, green bell pepper, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, sea salt flakes)

Nutrition

Total fat

47g

Saturated Fat

7g

Sodium

1490mg

Total carbs

70g

Sugar

7g

Protein

48g

Fibres

7g

Recipe Instructions

Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter - Step #1 Fry the chicken
Step 1: Fry the chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Lightly oil the basket. Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, combine ½ the garlic and a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken* dry and rub with a drizzle of oil; season with all but a pinch of the spices and pepper. Place in the air fryer basket and fry, 9 min. on one side, until partially cooked. Flip and brush with the garlic oil. Fry, 3 to 5 min., until cooked through.
Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter - Step #2 Mise en place
Step 2: Mise en place
Meanwhile, roughly chop the lettuce. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stems. Halve the lemon; juice ½ and quarter the remaining ½. In a second small bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, and the remaining garlic and spices.
Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter - Step #3 Make the salad
Step 3: Make the salad
In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, ⅓ of the cilantro, 3 tbsp oil (double for 4 portions) and S&P. Add the lettuce and cucumbers.
Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter - Step #4 Fry the naan
Step 4: Fry the naan
Brush the naan with the spiced garlic oil. Working in batches, place in the air fryer basket and fry, 1 to 2 min., until warmed through.
Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter - Step #5 Plate your dish
Step 5: Plate your dish
Divide the hummus between your plates and spread out in a circular motion. Top with the chicken and salad. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and the lemon wedges. Serve the naan on the side. Bon appétit!
Quick Chicken Thigh Shawarma Platter - Step #6 Summer eats with @LaurentDagenais
Step 6: Summer eats with @LaurentDagenais
For the month of June, we’re joining forces with Montreal-born and raised @LaurentDagenais to bring you restaurant-quality, locally inspired recipes rooted in #AlwaysHungry creativity.