Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
4.4
21 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chicken Shawarma
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Chicken Shawarma is a Mediterranean dish made by marinating chicken thighs and grilling or baking. Serve in warm pitas or naan. For a low-carb option, serve it plain.
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Ingredients
- 2 lemons juiced
- ½ cup olive oil (plus more for baking)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large red onion sliced into 1/4 inch slices
TOPPINGS:
- Naan for serving
- Tzatziki sauce
- peeled and diced cucumbers
- chopped tomatoes
- diced red onion
- crumbled feta
- (optional) (optional) Tahini sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade for the chicken. Combine the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, then whisk to combine. Add the chicken and onion toss well to coat. Cover and store in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Mixture can be marinated up to 12 hours.
- For Baking: When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove chicken and onion from the marinade and spread evenly on the pan. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 2 minutes. Slice into about 1-inch pieces. Optional: For extra crispy chicken, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired crispiness. For Grilling: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken and onion from marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink and onions are tender. Remove from the grill and let rest for about 2 minutes. Slice into about 1-inch pieces. Note: If your onions fell apart when marinating you can place a piece of foil on the grill and heat the onions on top.
- For serving: Serve in warm naan topped with tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta. Add tahini sauce if desired.
Notes
- Source: NY Times Cooking
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4.4
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