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Grilled Chicken Shawarma

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, curry powder, salt, cumin and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Seal up the plastic bag, and shake it to where the chicken is coated in the marinade.
  4. Refrigerate, and let marinate for 1-2 hours.
  5. Once chicken has marinated, preheat the grill to 425°F.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Once the chicken has cooked through, remove from the grill, and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  9. 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

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

% 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.