Easy Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Description
This recipe for Easy Chicken Shawarma uses a marinade composed of olive oil, lemon juice and zest, water, garlic, and a mix of ground spices such as coriander, sweet paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and cardamom. The marinade also includes salt and black pepper to enhance seasoning. Chicken thighs are coated and allowed to marinate for at least two hours or overnight, allowing the spices and citrus flavors to penetrate deeply.
The chicken is then grilled on medium-high heat, brushed with canola oil and seasoned further if desired, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat is tender and juicy. The grilling imparts a slightly charred surface while preserving the juiciness inside.
The final dish is served immediately, traditionally accompanied by tzatziki sauce, which adds a cooling element to the richly spiced chicken. This shawarma preparation allows for flavorful, well-spiced meat suitable for wraps, platters, or as a protein addition in various meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika sweet
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, cardamom, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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