Description
Juicy, marinated chicken seasoned with bold Middle Eastern spices and cooked to perfection—Chicken Shawarma is street food at its finest, perfect in wraps, bowls, or plates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all the spices.
- Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Choose your cooking method:
- Oven: Preheat to 425°F, roast on a foil-lined tray for 25–30 minutes, broil for a crisp finish.
- Stovetop: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high, grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Serve in warm pita, bowls, or over salad with garlic sauce, pickles, and veggies.
Notes
Marinate overnight for the best flavor. Reheat leftovers by pan-searing to regain crispiness. Try pairing with garlic toum, pickled turnips, or a fresh tabbouleh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled, Oven, or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, Middle Eastern, wrap, bowl, spicy chicken