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Grilled Chicken Shwarma
This juicy, tender Turkish-inspired grilled chicken is wonderful on its own, in wraps, sliced thin in sandwiches and it's super delicious in salads.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating time
4 hrs
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , Turkish
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the wet rub:
- 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 5 medium cloves finely minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with foil or plastic wrap for easy cleanup. Lay chicken out on prepared pan.
- Combine all rub ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Stir well to make a wet paste.
- With your hands, coat the chicken on all sides with the rub, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill until all sides are golden, charred with nice grill marks. Turn every couple minutes, about 8-10 minutes per side. Internal temperature should be 165˚F.
- Enjoy with Turkish Flatbread and/or Turkish Tomato Cucumber Salad!
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Notes
- See Café Tips above for additional instructions and tips.
Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
915mg
(38%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.