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Chicken Shawarma

Juicy, spice-marinated chicken shawarma made at home with authentic Middle Eastern flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken Shawarma
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
  2. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet.
  4. Arrange chicken on the sheet, slightly overlapping.
  5. Bake 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Broil 2–3 minutes for charred edges if desired.
  7. Rest briefly, slice thinly, and serve.

Notes

Serve with pita, garlic sauce, or rice bowls.