Shawarma sandwich

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into thin slices
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp tomato paste
• For the chicken — 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• For the chicken — 1 clove garlic, grated
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking
• For the sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• For the sauce — 1/2 cup sour cream
• For the sauce — 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• For the sauce — 1-2 fresh garlic cloves , grated
• For the sauce — Salt to taste
• For the sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• For the sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the sumac onions — 1 red onion, thinly sliced and washed
• For the sumac onions — 3 tbsp lemon juice
• For the sumac onions — 1 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
• For the sumac onions — 1 tsp sumac
• For the sumac onions — Salt to taste
• For the sumac onions — To assemble
• For the sumac onions — 4 bread rolls
• For the sumac onions — 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add the chicken, and season it with salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, and red chili powder.
2. Squeeze in the lemon juice, add the grated garlic, add the tomato paste.
3. Drizzle the olive oil, and mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
4. Let the chicken marinate for 2 to 3 hours. In a pan, add oil and cook the marinated chicken in batches for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it’s cooked through. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken and set it aside.
5. Make sumac onions: In a bowl, combine the sliced onion, lemon juice, sumac, parsley, and salt. Mix well and let rest for 10–15 min.
6. Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Add in the lemon juice and freshly grated garlic. Season with salt, pepper, paprika powder, and garlic powder. Mix until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the bread rolls on a baking sheet and add the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread rolls are crispy.
8. Assemble the sandwich by adding lettuce, chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, sumac onions, and cabbage. Then, add the sauce and close the sandwich. Serve it with French fries and enjoy!