Inspired by the Avengers

Shawarma (sorry I had already taken a bite)

 

 

Recipe from About.com edited to how I made it.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut in thin slices
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• juice from 1 lemon
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• FOR THE SAUCE:
• 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
• couple dashes of garlic salt
• couple dashes of dill
• 2 tablespoons of finely grated cucumber
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• PITA FILLINGS:
• Naan bread from TJ's
• thinly slice cucumbers
• thinly sliced onions (red)
• thinly sliced tomatoes

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except for chicken, fillings, and sauce ingredients to make marinade. If it seems a little dry, add a little olive oil (a tablespoon at a time).

Add chicken, cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

 Make sauce and refrigerate too.

 

                                          
In a  large saucepan, cook chicken over medium heat for 25  minutes or until done. Be sure not to overcook! If chicken becomes a little dry, add a few tablespoons of water throughout cooking duration.

 Assemble and enjoy!  This is a new family favorite (except for Marlee and Mason)

 

Near the very end of the movie, Ironman is just beat down and confused and asks them if any of them have ever eaten Shawarma and suggests they go get some.

 

If you watch Avengers through the credits you see them all in the restaurant eating Shawarma.