Chicken Shawarma

This chicken shawarma is tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful marinade, then grilled or roasted to golden brown perfection. Slice the chicken and serve it with flatbread for a hearty and delicious meal.

Course Main

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword chicken shawarma

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Marinating Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Servings

Calories 303kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flatbread, tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber for serving
Yogurt or tahini sauce for serving Refer to the post text for the recipes

Instructions

Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the chicken to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top.
Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Grilling Instructions: Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Baking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the chicken thighs on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through.
Slice the chicken. If you'd like, you can heat an additional tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan, and add the sliced chicken to crisp it up.
Serve the chicken with sauce, flatbread, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.

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