Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This Chicken Shawarma recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a delicious meal. Marinated in a blend of spices and lemon juice, the chicken is baked to juicy perfection and served with a creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinated Chicken: Add chicken to a large ziplock bag along with all of the ingredients except the chopped fresh parsley. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Cooking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place marinated chicken in a greased baking dish and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Switch the oven to Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy finish. Let it rest before slicing.
- Serving: Top with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve in a pita, on a salad, or over rice.
- Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth for a creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Middle Eastern, Marinated Chicken, Garlic Sauce, Baked Chicken
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