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Easy Chicken Shawarma

Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Recipe from "The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen" cookbook

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sumac
  • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
To Serve:
  • pita bread
  • fresh herbs
  • Lemon wedges
  • plain greek yogurt
  • chopped salad

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, Aleppo pepper, allspice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and salt, stir to coat.  Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes and up to an hour, the longer the better.
  3. Transfer chicken to foil lined baking sheet.  Pour the marinade over the chicken.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. For extra crispy edges, increase the heat to 425°F and continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it. Then cut the chicken into slices.
  5. Serve with pita bread, tahini sauce or yogurt sauce, chopped salad, fresh herbs and lemon.

Notes

  • Nutrition info is for chicken only, does not include accompaniments.