Zinger Shawarma Recipe

Zinger Shawarma Recipe

Type: Food recipe

Recipe Details:

This Zinger Shawarma combines the crispy crunch of Zinger chicken with the rich flavors of shawarma spices, wrapped in a soft pita bread with creamy sauces and fresh veggies, creating a delicious and satisfying meal for any time of the day, perfect for street food lovers and homemade food enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients:

For Zinger Chicken:

• 2 Chicken Fillets (thinly sliced)
• A cup of buttermilk (or ½ cup of yogurt and ½ cup of milk)
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
• ½ tsp Paprika
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Onion Powder
• ½ tsp White Pepper
• ½ tsp Mustard Powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp Hot Sauce (optional)

For Coating:

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ½ cup Corn Flour
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• ½ tsp Red Chili Powder

For Frying:

• Oil (for deep frying)

For Shawarma Sauce:

• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Garlic Sauce (or 1 tsp garlic paste)
• 1 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tsp Hot Sauce
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper

Other Ingredients:

• 4 Pita Breads or Shawarma Wraps
• ½ cup Cabbage (shredded)
• ½ cup Carrots (julienned)
• ½ cup Cucumbers (thinly sliced)
• ½ cup Lettuce (chopped)
• Pickled Jalapeños (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk (or yogurt + milk) with salt, black pepper, red chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, mustard powder, and hot sauce.
2. Add chicken fillets and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).

Step 2: Prepare the Coating

1. In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder.

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

1. Coat the marinated chicken in the dry flour mixture, pressing well for a crispy texture.
2. Deep fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
3. To drain extra oil, remove and set on a wire rack.

Step 4: Prepare Shawarma Sauce

1. Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Step 5: Assemble the Zinger Shawarma

1. Warm the pita bread or shawarma wrap.
2. Spread a generous amount of shawarma sauce.
3. Add crispy Zinger chicken strips.
4. Top with cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, and pickled jalapeños.
5. Drizzle more shawarma sauce.
6. Roll tightly and wrap in foil or parchment paper.

 

Final Thoughts:

 

Zinger Shawarma is the perfect fusion of crispy fried chicken and flavorful shawarma, making it a must-try for street food lovers. The crunchy chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and fresh veggies create a mouthwatering balance of textures and flavors.

 

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