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Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Juicy Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe for Flavor Lovers

Delicious Easy Chicken Shawarma with juicy marinated chicken, ready in 30 minutes. A crowd-pleaser perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs Chicken breasts can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil More for greasing.
  • 1 whole lemon Zested and juiced.
  • 3 cloves garlic Grated.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper Adjust for spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 whole onion Sliced into 1-inch strips.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Enhances the marinade.
  • 1 tablespoon water Optional to adjust marinade consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and the spices. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs and sliced onion with the marinade. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
  5. Lightly oil a baking sheet and arrange chicken and onions. Bake for about 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Optional: Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for extra char. Keep a close eye on it.
  7. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with fresh toppings in pita or as a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for up to 12 hours. Always opt for a rimmed baking sheet to catch juices during baking.

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