Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinade Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
829 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe
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These authentic Middle Eastern shawarma wraps are loaded with flavorful spiced chicken (grilled or oven roasted!), fresh veggies, and a tangy tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
For serving:
- 12 pieces flatbread of naan (I buy the smaller 6 inch pieces)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups chopped cucumbers
- Tzatziki sauce
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Set out a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, a small mixing bowl, and a measuring cup.
- Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish. Measure all the spices into the small bowl. Mix well. Then mix the lemon juice and olive oil in the measuring cup.
- Toss the chicken thighs with a spice mixture making sure to coat well on all sides. Then pour the lemon juice and olive oil over the top of the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but up to 24 hours.
- When you’re ready to cook, you can choose to either grill the chicken Shawarma or roast it in the oven.
- Grill Method: Preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 350°. Grill the chicken thighs for 5 minutes per side. Then allow them to rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Make sure the chicken pieces are in a single layer. Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Once out of the oven, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To Serve: Slice the cooked chicken thighs into thin pieces. Then serve as wraps on flatbread or naan, with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce on top.
Notes
- Recipe Variations: Try with sliced sirloin steaks or pork chops as well!
- Try with sliced sirloin steaks or pork chops as well!
- Make Ahead and Storage Tips:
- Cook the chicken with your preferred method, and let cool completely. Then slice, and transfer the pieces to an airtight container.
- Shred the lettuce, chop the tomatoes and cucumber, and store in another container with a lid.
- Make the tzatziki sauce. I suggest mixing it together in a container that has a lid, so it's easy to whip it up and store in just one bowl.
- Keep all of the components in their individual containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2wraps
Calories
829kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
2222mg
(93%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1183IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 829 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2wraps | |
| Calories | 829kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 2222mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1183IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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