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Easy Chicken Shawarma
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Easy Chicken Shawarma

Easy Chicken Shawarma features boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a complex blend of Mediterranean spices including coriander, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cardamom, combined with lemon zest, juice, and garlic. The marinated chicken is grilled until cooked through, resulting in flavorful, tender pieces ideal for serving with tzatziki or as part of sandwiches and salads.

Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, International

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  4. Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce.