Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Chicken Shawarma
Description
This Chicken Shawarma recipe involves marinating chicken thighs in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a distinctive spice mix combining sumac, paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon. The lemon juice helps tenderize the meat but should be used within an hour to avoid over-tenderizing.
After marinating, the chicken is baked at 400°F on a greased baking sheet until browned and cooked through. Slicing the chicken into half-inch pieces allows for easy assembling of shawarma-style sandwiches or plates.
The dish is commonly served with pita bread, fresh vegetables like tomatoes and lettuce, pickled vegetables such as turnips, and a creamy tzatziki sauce to balance spices and add moisture. This method offers a flavorful, spiced chicken option that can be prepared in the oven without specialized equipment.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 chicken thighs , boneless and skinless
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, sumac, paprika, cumin, salt, turmeric, coriander, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and cinnamon and whisk well to combine.
- Add the chicken into the bowl or bag and coat well.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour, do not let it go too long as the lemon juice with begin to tenderize the chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
- Add the chicken (leave the marinade behind) to your baking sheet and cook for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked and browned.
- Cut chicken into 1/2" thick sliced and serve with pita bread, tzatziki, tomatoes, lettuce and pickled vegetables like Pickled Turnips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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