Is dinner getting boring? Switch things up with Chicken Shawarma Fries with Mediterranean Salsa and Garlic Sauce! This bright and festive platter of food is packed with tongue-tingling flavor. It couldn’t be simpler to make, plus the seasonings and spices will bring a new taste experience to your kitchen.
Chicken Shawarma Fries
Chicken Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that combines herbs and spices, plus lemon and fresh garlic to season chicken which is baked then chopped. We take things a step further by topping homemade french fries with the chopped Chicken Shawarma then adding scoops of fresh Mediterranean Salsa plus a drizzle (read: POUR) of homemade garlic sauce. This is a french fry platter that’s going to leave you feeling light and satisfied instead of greasy and weighed down. I LOVE this flavor combination!
How to Make Chicken Shawarma
Start by marinating the chicken, which you can do 1 hour or up to 12 hours before cooking. To a large Ziplock baggie add fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, cumin, paprika, turmeric, allspice, plus cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste.
Next slice chicken breasts into 5-6 pieces each then add to a Ziplock bag and squish to evenly coat.
Spread the chicken out on a foil-lined, nonstick-sprayed baking sheet then bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into thin slices then wrap in foil to keep warm. Chicken Shawarma = done! Told you it was easy!
How to Make Homemade French Fries
While the chicken is baking, cut Russet potatoes into fries then spread onto another foil-lined, nonstick-sprayed baking sheet. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a generous amount of salt and pepper then toss with your fingertips to evenly coat. Turn the heat up to 425 then roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
While the potatoes are crisping, make the two Chicken Shawarma Fry toppers aka total scene stealers.
Fresh Mediterranean Salsa starring chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Garlic Sauce: mayonnaise thinned out with lemon juice and a ton of fresh garlic.
Of course you could always serve the chicken over rice with the fresh salsa and garlic sauce, though I think the french fry platter is a fun way to change things up. It’s a great way to introduce little ones to new flavors too. Your children/new flavor-adverse spouse/roomies might not recognize Chicken Shawarma, but I bet they recognize french fries! ;) I hope you feel inspired to try a new dish and flavor combination in your kitchen tonight. Enjoy!
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