Name: Pork or Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients: 4-6 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, sliced, can substitute pork); 2 Tbsp. shawarma seasoning (recipe below); 1 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag; 2 Tbsp. oil (for the cooking day); 1/2 cup chicken broth* (for the cooking day); Pitas (for serving); Parsley (optional (for garnish)); Dill Pickles (optional ); Hummus (optional ); Tabouleh; Tzatziki or yogurt (optional); 1 Tbsp. black pepper; 1 Tbsp. allspice; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; 1/2 Tbsp. ground cloves; 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1/2 Tbsp. nutmeg; 1/2 Tbsp. ground cardamom; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. salt

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Pork or Chicken Shawarma

Course: Main Course

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

Keyword: Keto

Main Protein: Chicken, Pork

Cooking Method: Instant Pot

Servings:

Calories: 229kcal

Ingredients

4-6 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced, can substitute pork
2 Tbsp. shawarma seasoning recipe below
1 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag

For cooking day:

2 Tbsp. oil for the cooking day
1/2 cup chicken broth* for the cooking day

For serving:

Pitas for serving
Parsley optional (for garnish)
Dill Pickles optional
Hummus optional
Tabouleh
Tzatziki or yogurt optional

Homemade Shawarma Seasoning:

1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. allspice
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp. ground cloves
1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp. nutmeg
1/2 Tbsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt

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Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

Pat the chicken or pork dry and cut into 1/2 thick strips. Place all the cut meat into a medium or large resealable freezer bag.
Combine all shawarma seasonings together in a bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of the mix to the bag and toss until the meat is completely coated in seasoning.
Remove the excess air, seal, and freeze. Place the rest of the seasoning in a medium-sized resealable freezer bag and store it in the freezer to maintain its freshness.

Instant Pot Cooking Instructions:

On the day of cooking, take the bag of shawarma out of the freezer to thaw.
Place the 2 Tbsp. of oil in the Instant Pot and select the Sauté setting. Place the chicken or pork in the Instant Pot to sear for about 2 minutes.
Turn off the sauté setting and add your broth or water.
Select the meat setting for 10 minutes. You can use the natural or quick release.

Notes

Serving instructions: spread a layer of hummus on a pita, add some of the cooked meat, top with some dill pickle slices tabbouleh, and sprinkle with a bit of parsley. We also like to add yogurt or tzatziki. Roll the pita and get to the eating!

*can substitute vegetable broth or water for chicken broth

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