(WSVN) - It’s a meal with a Middle Eastern flavor that can be wrapped up in minutes. Time to grab a Bite with Belkys.
The Chef: Jay Jwad
The Restaurant: Icon Mediterranean, Miami
The Dish: Icon Burrito
Ingredients:
Half cup of cooked Basmati Rice
Flour Tortilla
5 oz. of chicken shawarma (see below)
1 oz. lettuce
1 oz. tomato
1 oz. pickled cucumbers
1 oz. scallions
Handful of cooked French fries
Garlic sauce and tahini (store bought is fine)
Simple chicken shawarma recipe:
2 lb chicken thigh fillets , skinless and boneless
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
Method of Preparation:
For chicken shawarma:
- Combine chicken and ingredients in a ziplock bag and marinate for about 24 hours.
- Heat oil in a skillet to medium-high heat, then place chicken.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until charred, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thin.
For burrito:
- Place the tortilla on foil, then spoon about 5 oz. of rice on the tortilla.
- Add chicken and garlic sauce.
- Place 1 oz. of lettuce on top of the chicken and the pickled cucumber.
- Add scallions and fries and tahini to your liking.
- Close and wrap the tortilla
- Place it in a panini press to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then take it out to cut in the middle and ready to eat.
ICON Mediterranean
241 NW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
786-533-3787
iconmediterranean.com
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