Description
A flavorful and aromatic chicken shawarma recipe that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Mix the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 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