Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chicken Shawarma
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This chicken shawarma is tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful marinade, then grilled or roasted to golden brown perfection. Slice the chicken and serve it with flatbread for a hearty and delicious meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Flatbread, tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber for serving
- Yogurt or tahini sauce for serving Refer to the post text for the recipes
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Grilling Instructions: Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Baking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the chicken thighs on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through.
- Slice the chicken. If you'd like, you can heat an additional tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan, and add the sliced chicken to crisp it up.
- Serve the chicken with sauce, flatbread, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
408IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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42 reviews
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