Smoked Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
592 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Smoked Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
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Shawarma is one of the Middle East's greatest culinary exports. This Smoked Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is smoked on a vertical spit on your BBQ grill, but the recipe turns out equally great in your home oven.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pound chicken breast Thinly sliced
- 2 Pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 8 pita breads
- 2 tomatoes Sliced
- Pickles
- ½ Pound French Fries optional
Marinade
- ¼ Cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper substitute crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cardamon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sumac optional
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Garlic Sauce
- 1 large head of garlic about 10 cloves
- ½ Cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Combine the spice mix ingredients with the lemon juice and the olive oil and mix to combine.
- Thinly slice the chicken breast and add to a bowl with the chicken thighs and the marinade. Mix well to coast all of the chicken and cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
Making the garlic sauce
- Add the garlic cloves and salt to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Very slowly add in a small amount of oil and process until a creamy and thickened. Continue to very slowly add in the olive oil and lemon juice, maintaining a creamy texture.
Cooking the Shawarma
- Remove the chicken from the marinate and carefully skewer the meat onto a vertical spit or trompo.
- Heat your grill or smoker to 300-350 degrees and set up for indirect heat. Cook the chicken shawarma until it reaches an internal temperature of about 175-180 degrees. This typically takes about 2.5-3 hours.
Serving the Shawarma
- Thinly slice the chicken and serve on warm pita or flat bread with the garlic sauce, pickles, tomatoes, fries, and any additional toppings that you desire.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Potassium
786mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
402IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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