Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Chicken Shawarma
Description
The recipe begins by marinating chicken with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and a combination of spices including cumin, paprika, allspice, turmeric, garlic powder, and cinnamon. The marination enhances flavor and tenderizes the meat. The chicken can then be grilled over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side or baked at 400°F until cooked through. Resting the meat after cooking ensures juices redistribute for moist slices.
The yogurt garlic sauce is a simple mix of plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper, providing a creamy, mildly spiced accompaniment that complements the seasoned chicken.
To assemble, sliced chicken is added to a flatbread such as pita or naan, spread with hummus, and layered with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, optional avocado and red onion, crumbled feta, and parsley. The wrap can be finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Marinating overnight is suggested for deeper flavor, and using a meat thermometer ensures the chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature. Allowing the chicken to come to room temperature before cooking helps with even cooking.
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless or thighs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch ground cinnamon cayenne and black pepper
FOR THE YOGURT GARLIC SAUCE
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
TO MAKE WRAPS
- 4-6 flatbread Pita bread or Naan can be used
- 8 ounces hummus store bought or homemade
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped, head
- 1 cup cherry tomato cut in half or 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
- red onion optional, about ½ cup, sliced
- parsley roughly chopped
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- lemon optional, wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl or a large Ziploc bag, add the olive oil, water, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, cinnamon, cayenne (optional) and black pepper. Add the chicken. Cover or seal and marinate for at least 20 minutes (marinate overnight for fullest flavor)
- Prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stirring well. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- If grilling, heat the grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Grill the chicken for about 8-10 minutes per side or until lightly charred and cooked through, turning once. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest, covered for 5 minutes. Slice.
- If baking, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, place the chicken into a baking dish and bake in the oven for about 35 -45 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest covered for about 5 minutes. Slice.
- To Serve: Slice the chicken and put it on a plate with the flatbread, veggies and yogurt sauce.
- To Make a Wrap: Warm up the flatbread (you can use the grill, grill pan, oven or toaster oven). Spread each piece of flatbread with hummus, top it with sliced chicken and veggies and drizzle it with the yogurt sauce. Top it with Feta cheese and parsley. Wrap and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate chicken at least 1 hour or overnight for more flavor.
- Bring marinated chicken to room temperature before cooking for even results.
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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