Marinated and baked chicken strips - shawarma djej

Cook Lebanese

Ingredients

  • 2 kg chicken breasts, cut into thin fajita-like strips
  • For the marinade:
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons 7 spices
  • 1 pinch mastic gum, if available

Directions

  • In a large bowl, place the chicken strips and all the marinade ingredients together. Mix well and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hr.
  • Transfer the chicken and its marinade to a baking tray. Place the tray in the oven, at medium heat, for 30 to 40 min or until the chicken is tender.
  • Serve the chicken shawarma with garlic cream, fried potatoes and pickles.
  • Note: You can find the recipe garlic cream under my profile.