Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
Chicken Shawarma is prepared by marinating thigh meat in a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a complex spice blend featuring cumin, coriander, both sweet and smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and black pepper. This mixture infuses the chicken with warm, earthy, and slightly smoky flavors. The marinade time can range from one hour to a full day, deepening the taste and tenderizing the meat.
The cooking method offers flexibility: grilling on medium-high heat gives the meat charred edges and smokiness, while baking in a hot oven yields a tender outcome. After cooking, slices of chicken can be briefly crisped in a pan with olive oil for added texture. Served alongside fresh vegetables and flatbread, often with yogurt or tahini-based sauces, this dish is well suited for wraps or as a main course.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- flatbread for serving
- tomato
- lettuce
- cucumber
- yogurt Refer to the post text for the recipes, or tahini sauce, for serving
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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