A low-carb twist on shawarma: Mediterranean chicken and veggie stir-fry

A vegetable-packed take on a classic: Mushrooms, cauliflower, onions and perfectly seasoned chicken breast—all cooked in one pan

Anat Lebel|
Ingredients (serves 4):
  • ½ head cauliflower (about 350g), separated into florets
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Salt, black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 250g chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 2 packs button mushrooms (or a mix of button and portobello), sliced
Optional for serving: pita bread, tahini salad, sliced vegetables
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מעורב עוף, פטריות וכרובית
מעורב עוף, פטריות וכרובית
(Photo: Boaz Lavi)
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Instructions:
  1. Fill a pot with water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and blanch for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, mix all the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sauté one onion until golden. Add chicken strips and cook on both sides. Stir in about one-third of the spice mix and mix well. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet (no need to clean), heat 2 more tablespoons of oil. Add another onion and sauté until golden. Add mushrooms and another third of the spice mix, cooking until golden. Transfer to a separate dish.
  5. Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the last onion and sauté until golden. Stir in the cauliflower and the remaining spice mix, cooking until golden.
  6. Return the mushrooms and chicken (without any accumulated liquid) to the skillet and heat everything together for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. If desired, serve stuffed in pita with toppings. Serve warm.
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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