5 from 8 votes
Chicken Shawarma Recipe
The best chicken shawarma made at home with a vibrant blend of spices, easily grilled and sliced, bursting with Middle Eastern flavors, a crowd pleaser! This is an easy version that you can make at home, without the need for a vertical spit.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
2 hrs
Servings:
6
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast or thighs
FOR THE SHAWARMA MARINADE
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder or use 3-4 grated garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for spicy – use to taste
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more for grilling
FOR SERVING
- pita warmed pita, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, green lettuce, sliced red onion, tzatziki or yogurt sauce
- tzatziki sauce
- cucumber
- tomato
- lettuce
- red onion
EASY YOGURT SAUCE
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl, then add it to a large sealable baggie or a large bowl. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat. Cover, refrigerate, and marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
- Heat your grill (or grill pan indoors) to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken (discard the marinade) 5 minutes, then flip and grill another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should measure 165 degrees F (74C).
- Rest the chicken on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with pitas, sauces, and toppings.
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EASY YOGURT SAUCE
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Use as desired.
Notes
- Nutritional information estimated for chicken only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
651mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
775IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.