Description
A fusion-style sandwich featuring spiced sheet pan chicken shawarma layered with creamy Havarti cheese, fresh veggies, and a zesty sauce, all served on warm sandwich rolls.
Ingredients
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- 500g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
- 8 slices Havarti cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/2 cup garlic or tahini sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and onion, toss to coat.
- Spread chicken mixture on the sheet pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is fully cooked and slightly crispy.
- Toast sandwich rolls in the oven for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Assemble sandwiches: layer lettuce, tomato, cucumber, roasted chicken and onions, Havarti cheese, and sauce in each roll.
- Serve warm, optionally wrapped for easy grab-and-go meals.
Notes
- Substitute Havarti with mozzarella or provolone if needed.
- Add pickles or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Chicken can be marinated ahead for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg