Description
A flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe that’s simple to prepare at home, featuring a savory marinade with warm spices and citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Cayenne or chili flakes, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pita or flatbread, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce, pickles, and sauce
Instructions
- Mix the marinade: In a big bowl, stir together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all the spices, plus salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken: Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 4 hours or overnight.
- Cook it using your preferred method: Skillet, oven, or grill until cooked through and browned.
- Rest the chicken: Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Taste and adjust: Add more lemon or spices as needed to suit your taste.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juiciness and consider making extra marinade for flavoring rice or sauces. Always allow the chicken to rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg