Description
A recipe for making flavorful chicken shawarma at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 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 black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pita bread, for serving
- Shredded lettuce, for serving
- Sliced tomatoes, for serving
- Sliced onions, for serving
- Tahini sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, pepper, and salt.
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade and toss to coat completely.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Spread the marinated chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned on the edges.
- For extra crispness, you can briefly broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Warm the pita bread according to package directions.
- Assemble the shawarma by filling the pita bread with the cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahini sauce.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until done, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For a more traditional texture, you can stack the marinated chicken tightly on a vertical rotisserie skewer and roast, slicing off thin layers as they cook.
- 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 chicken)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 50
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chicken shawarma, middle eastern chicken, spiced chicken, homemade shawarma, pita bread