Description
A delicious Chicken Shawarma recipe, packed with bold flavors and marinated chicken, offering a slice of Middle Eastern culture right in your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions for serving
- Tahini sauce or garlic sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add the olive oil and lemon juice to the mix.
- Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade until well-coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best results.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Remove from heat and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread or flatbreads topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and your choice of sauce.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to experiment with favorite spices or adjust levels to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken, Shawarma, Middle Eastern, Grilling, Easy Dinner