This chicken shawarma recipe is spiced chicken thighs roasted and sliced. It is not honey garlic chicken or chicken tacos.
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Chicken Shawarma
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Chicken Shawarma. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds (680g) boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the chicken with oil, spices, salt, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Spread on a sheet. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through.
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Notes
Thighs stay juicy. Breasts work if you pull them at 160°F and rest them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Spice
Cinnamon is a pinch of warmth, not dessert. A half teaspoon is the ceiling.
Thighs
They tolerate the high oven. Breasts dry at the edge.
Slice
Against the grain after the rest.
Sheet
Do not crowd. Overlap steams the spice coat.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 410 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Yogurt sauce?
A spoon of plain yogurt, grated cucumber, and salt. The chicken does not need a heavy sauce.
Grill?
Yes, over medium heat, turning until cooked.
Ahead?
The spice mix can sit on the chicken overnight.
Bread?
Pita or rice. It is not a sandwich-loaf meal.