Chicken Shawarma at Home — Easy Middle Eastern Recipe

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Chicken Shawarma

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• Author: anna
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: None

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Description

A flavorful and aromatic chicken shawarma recipe that’s easy to make at home.

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Ingredients

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• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pita bread for serving
• Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce)

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Instructions

1. Mix the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly.
3. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
7. Slice the chicken thinly and serve in pita bread with fresh vegetables.

Notes

For better flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 sandwich
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 30g
• Cholesterol: 100mg