Chicken Shawarma Hummus
I grew up in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi where Shawarma stalls graced every nook and cranny. When I think about a Shawarma, I think about the fresh pita, covered with creamy hummus, spiced chicken, pickled turnips and fresh herbs. This appetizer can be prepped ahead, assembled at the last minute and serves a large crowd and will bring all those fantastic ingredients together.
Ingredients
1/2 lb boneless chicken cut in strips
1/2 tsp each paprika, cumin, oregano and sumac
Pinch of cinnamon
Olive oil
Pine nuts
1/4 cup pickled turnips cut in cubes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Hummus
19 oz can Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans (reserve a few)
Juice of a lemon
2 tbsps olive oil
4 cloves spiced garlic
3 tbsps Tahina (sesame paste)
1/2 tsp each paprika, cumin, oregano and sumac
Salt and white pepper
Water as required
Process
Mix the chicken with some olive oil, salt and the spices
Fry in a hot skillet and keep aside
Place the hummus ingredients in a food processor and start to blend together
Add water as required and blend till the hummus is smooth
Serve on a platter, covered with olive oil, a pinch of paprika, cumin, oregano and sumac.
Add Chicken and reserved chickpeas
Add pickled turnips and parsley
Add pine nuts
Serve with pita bread
View step by step instruction video – http://youtu.be/Qwmcfmiqo_M
Photo credit: Adam Ahmed
