5 from 6 votes
Juicy and Flavorful Chicken Shawarma
This easy chicken shawarma recipe is juicy, packed with bold Middle Eastern flavors, and baked to perfection. Serve it in wraps, bowls, or salads for a delicious and healthy meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Marinate Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
243 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 lbs chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup lemon juice about 1 lemon, fresh
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lemon juice, oil and spices overnight or for at least 4 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Remove chicken from marinade and add to a large baking pan. Discard remaining marinade. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. You can broil for the last 2 minutes for some extra color and crispness.
- Let chicken rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then slice thinly. Return chicken to pan, mix with extra juices. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storing: Let the chicken cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm chicken in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until heated through. You can also reheat it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or pop it in the air fryer for a quick crisp-up.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
486mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.