Marinated Chicken Shawarma over Pearl Couscous

Einat Admony

1011 reviews

Shawarma spices are a classic Middle Eastern mix and perfect with grilled chicken. Accompanied with Israeli couscous, caramelized onions, sweet and sour pickled cabbage, and a bright and tangy aioli flavored with Amba, a spicy pickled mango condiment popular in the Middle East.

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Einat Admony

Chef Einat Admony, known as the ultimate balaboosta (meaning "perfect housewife" inYiddish) is the James Beard nominated chef and owner of Balaboosta, the fine diningMiddle Eastern & Israeli restaurant and the beloved fast casual falafel chain, Taïm.
Admony is a pillar of the international Israeli cooking community. Her food tells anintricate story of strong immigrant roots and living the American Dream. Having grownup in Tel Aviv, she served as a cook in the Israeli Army before traveling Europe to workin kitchens, and eventually landing in New York City as an ambitious young chef. After15+ years leading the New York culinary scene and establishing multiple restaurants,Admony continues to innovate and inspire with elevated yet comforting homestylecooking from her childhood.
Admony is a double-time champion and competitor of Food Network’s Chopped andThrowdown! with Bobby Flay. She has been featured by The New York Times, BonAppetit, HuffPost, Forbes, among many others. Admony has authored two cookbookswith Artisan Books: Balaboosta (2013) and Shuk (2019). In 2014, she was a recipient ofthe Great Immigrants award from Carnegie Corporation of New York for exemplarycontributions to American life.
Outside of leading several expanding food businesses, Admony can be found at homein Brooklyn or at her country house in the Hudson Valley, cooking for her two children,Liam and Mika, her husband and business partner, Stefan Nafziger, and a steadystream of dinner party guests.

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Why everybody loves this meal

Probably my favorite

Tyler · 11/30/23

One of the BEST dishes I’ve ever had. Everything was absolutely amazing.

Tyler · 11/30/23

My favorite meal. Hits the spot every time.

Jessica · 11/26/23

always , ALWAYS so delicious

Alison · 11/18/23

If you add a little bit more red cabbage, then will be perfect.thanks

Marina · 11/16/23

such a welcome burst of combined spices and flavors everytime I open up the meal after heating it up. pouring the sauce over the couscous and a little on the chicken ...then slowly stirring it in ..mm

Alison · 11/16/23

Husband gave it a two thumbs up!

Corrie · 11/07/23

Can't go wrong with this meal. Very delicious.

Alison · 11/07/23

Nutritional Info

Calories

880

Protein

45g

Fat

47g

Carbohydrates

71g

Ingredients:

Amba Powder, Calcium Disodium, Canola Oil, Chicken Thigh Boneless, Chili, Chives, Cider Vinegar, Cinnamon, Cumin, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fenugreek Seeds, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Honey, Israeli Couscous, Kosher Salt, Lemon Juice, Mangoes, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Natural Flavors, Onions, Orange Juice, Paprika, Red Cabbage, Salt, Shawarma Mix, Soybean Oil, Spices, Sugar, Turmeric, Turmeric Powder, Vinegar, Water, White Sugar

Heating Instructions

Chef preparation

Recommended for special occations.

1. Preheat to 350F
2. Remove sleeve and peel back film
3. Pour sauce on top
4. Heat up for 12 mins or until heated through

Quick preparation

Don't you worry is time is an isue we got you covered!

1. Remove sleeve and peel back film to vent
2. Pour sauce on top
3. Microwave for 2 mins

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