Description
Make your own delicious Chicken Shawarma at home with this easy and flavorful recipe. Marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern spices, the chicken is roasted or grilled to perfection and served in warm pita bread with a variety of fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Serving:
- warm pita bread
- sliced tomatoes
- cucumbers
- red onions
- lettuce
- tahini or garlic sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and cayenne if using. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat oven to 425°F or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken on a lined baking sheet or grill and cook for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble Shawarma: Serve the sliced chicken in warm pita bread with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and lettuce, drizzled with tahini or garlic sauce.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- You can also cook the chicken on skewers over a grill for a smoky taste.
- Leftover chicken is great in rice bowls or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating, Roasting or Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap with toppings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
