Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful chicken shawarma at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pita bread, for serving
- Shredded lettuce, for serving
- Sliced tomatoes, for serving
- Sliced onions, for serving
- Garlic sauce or tahini, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the marinated chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned at the edges.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred or chop the chicken into smaller pieces if desired.
- Warm the pita bread according to package directions.
- Assemble your shawarma by filling the pita bread with the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and garlic sauce or tahini.
Notes
- For a more authentic texture, you can briefly broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- If you do not have fresh lemon juice, use bottled lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 140
Keywords: chicken shawarma, homemade shawarma, middle eastern chicken, spiced chicken, pita bread