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Chicken Shwarma

By: KATHY S 
"We love chicken shwarma, and have been trying to duplicate it ever since our area's Middle Eastern restaurant closed. The closest we have been able to come is by using garam masala, a spice mixture you can find in some specialty grocery stores. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons garam masala

Directions

  1. Melt clarified butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle one side of chicken pieces with garam masala and place seasoned side down in hot butter. Sprinkle top of chicken pieces with more garam masala and saute for 5 minutes.
  2. Turn chicken pieces, adding more butter as needed, and saute for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 242 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by NKASAM   view full review
Shwarma is a middle eastern dish and this recipe though not traditional is very good. After...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2003 by TRAVELNPAT   view full review
This recipes is fantastic! It's easy to make and tastes fabulous - a nice change from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2003 by BRYANBARNES01   view full review
A great addition to any meal; rice; pasta; veggies
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by KRISBEAWULF   view full review
I recommend cooking the chicken with chopped onions and garlic. Add a few whole cloves, just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by INFERNO451   view full review
Very good and very easy to make. Like other reviewers I sauted an onion and green pepper with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2003 by SPARKY4CA   view full review
This chicken is delicious!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by JUNGMAN   view full review
You can easily clarify butter by slowly melting it in a frying pan and skimming off the solids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2003 by raggedydog   view full review
I served this dish to my non-Indian friends, and they loved it. I loved it for its ease in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by Arielle   view full review
Make sure you REALLY scrub your frying pan when you're done making this. I made curry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2005 by Norma   view full review
Another good idea is going to Glatt (kosher) Markets and buying Shwarma powder. Chicken breast...

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