(small)30-60 min4-6 servings

Chicken Shawarma

By Chop Secrets

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4-6 Servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Chicken Shawarma
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo

Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion (small), quartered
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Pita and your choice of toppings such as tzatziki sauce, sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, hummus, olives

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine Spice Mixture ingredients. In a ziplock bag, combine 1 tbsp oil, chicken thighs and spice mixture. Mix to thoroughly coat chicken and refrigerate at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
  2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the Saute function. Add the quartered onion to the marinade bag and toss to coat.
  3. When oil gets hot, transfer the chicken and onion to the pot and brown on 2 sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Put the meat back into the pot, turning once to coat.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting Cancel, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the Manual function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 5 Minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the Pressure Naturally Release for 5 Minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Serve chicken with warmed pita and your choice of toppings such as tzatziki sauce, sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, hummus, olives.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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