Description
Make restaurant-quality chicken shawarma at home with tender, flavorful meat and a savory marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken thighs evenly with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Serve in pita bread with tahini sauce, pickles, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: homemade chicken shawarma, easy shawarma recipe, Middle Eastern food