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Chicken Shawarma
This Middle Eastern chicken shawarma is packed full of flavorful chicken that is seasoned with a delightful array of spices. It makes a great lunch or dinner that everyone will go crazy for!
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a sealable plastic bag and set aside.
- To prepare the shawarma seasoning, add the cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, cardamom, and salt and pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- To make the marinade, add the olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic to a bowl. Whisk in the seasoning mixture. Pour over the chicken in the bag. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or as long as overnight.
- Heat a grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and the meat is fully cooked.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
324mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
284IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.