Nigerian Chicken Shawarma

An all time snack for several people all over the world. Ranging from the Europeans to the West Africans and most especially Nigerians. Some call it Kebab, Fajitas or simply put a wrap.

Ingredients

Lebanese/Mediterranean Bread or Tortilla Wraps

2 Boneless Chicken Breasts/ Beef (Thinly Cut)

1 Chicken Sausage

1 Small Cabbage (Thinly cut)

2 Large Carrots (Grated)

Onion (Thinly Cut)

Cucumber (Thinly Cut)

Mayonnaise

Ketchup

1 tbsp suya pepper

1 tsp all purpose seasoning

1/2 of a Knorr bouillon cube

1 tsp chilli pepper

Olive oil

Salt, to taste

Preparation

- If not already chopped, wash the veggies, chop/grate (as required) and set aside

- Mix all seasonings together and add the marinade to the cut chicken or beef. Place in the fridge overnight, ideally for at least 2 hours.

- Heat up half a cooking spoon of olive oil in a deep pan. Add in the sausage, frying gently, flipping it over until cooked. Alternatively, you may grill the sausage in the oven for about 6 minutes per side. Set aside.

- With the oil left in the pan, add the marinated chicken/beef and stir fry until brown and set aside to cool. - In a bowl, mix some mayo and ketchup together.

- Place the bread/wrap on a clean flat surface and spread the mayoketchup mix on it, filling it with the vegetables and marinated chicken/beef, followed by the sausage.

- Drizzle some of the mayoketchup mix on it again

- Lastly, gently wrap the bread as in the picture above, gently closing the edges.

- Place the seams of the wrap in pan on medium heat to seal for a minute or two. Do same for the other side. And your Shawarma is ready to be served. Enjoy!!!

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