Chicken Shawarma with Cucumber and Carrot
Cardamom, cinnamon, and clove season crisp-skinned chicken, simmered with golden onion in a lightly sweet, tart glaze. Cool cucumber and carrot ribbons bring fresh crunch alongside.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Pregnancy and 9 more diets
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Ingredients
- 700 g boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp sumac
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled into ribbons
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Rub chicken with salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Sear skin-side down until deeply browned and crisp; turn.10 min timer
- Add onion; cook until soft and deeply golden.8 min timer
- Stir in water, maple syrup, and sumac; return chicken.
- Cover and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce coats.20 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share; toss cucumber, carrots, and parsley through the rest.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Chicken Shawarma Strips
On the plate: Mild glazed chicken with soft onion, cucumber slices, and carrot ribbons from the same cooking.
Make it a game: Make a little shawarma garden with cucumber paths and carrot ribbons. Add each chicken strip when you’re ready.
Set it aside at step 6, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Chicken, onion, cucumber, carrot, and olive oil make the meal; no soy, grains, or dairy.
- Gluten-free: Chicken, vegetables, spices, and the simple pan glaze contain no grain products or sauces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild chicken strips, cucumber, and tender carrot ribbons keep the plate simple.
- Toddler (1–3): Tender carrot ribbons and thin cucumber strips accompany small, thin pieces of chicken.
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