Grilled Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
311 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
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Fire up the grill and make Grilled Chicken Shawarma for the whole family. This Middle Eastern dish is traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie and sliced off into pita. This adaptation of the classic recipe is full of flavor and spices, is marinated and grilled before serving with your favorite sides. This chicken shawarma recipe is the perfect main course for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts (2-4, depending on the size)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Use a meat mallet/tenderizer to pound the chicken into thin pieces. Once completed, transfer the chicken into a zip-top gallon-sized plastic bag.
- Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, curry powder, salt, cumin and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Seal up the plastic bag, and shake it to where the chicken is coated in the marinade.
- Refrigerate, and let marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Once chicken has marinated, preheat the grill to 425°F.
- Remove the chicken from the bag, and pat dry with a paper towel to prevent them from being too wet on the grill. Place the marinated chicken on to the hot grill.
- Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165°F, flipping once. (This will take 20-25 minutes total, though the time will depend on your grill and how its heat circulates.) You will want there to be a good char on the outside of the chicken.
- Once the chicken has cooked through, remove from the grill, and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and enjoy over pita or salad with Tzatziki sauce and hummus.
Notes
- How to store: Let the chicken cool before transferring to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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