Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken shawarma recipe that brings the taste of the Middle East to your home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pita bread or flatbreads, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion), for serving
- Tahini sauce or garlic sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, olive oil, yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread or flatbreads, topped with fresh vegetables and drizzled with tahini sauce or garlic sauce.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, try adding a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if you prefer a leaner option, but be sure to adjust the cooking time as breasts may cook faster.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg