Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma Recipe Guide
This Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine at home. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to make a marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve the chicken shawarma in pita bread with your favorite toppings.
Notes:
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables, sauces, and herbs.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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