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5 from 1 vote

Chicken Shawarma

This Middle Eastern-inspired dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken shawarma, shawarma
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon za'atar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon sumac
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes add more if you want more heat
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 6–8 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Add everything together with the chicken and marinade for a few hours and up to overnight. Make sure to take the chicken out of the fridge for ~30 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat over to 425 degrees F. When ready, roast chicken (and all the marinade) for 30 minutes. Turn the broiler on HIGH and broil for ~5 minutes or until the chicken gets a little crispy. (Keep an eye on this).
  • Let chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice thing and serve with tahini sauce, flat bread and a side salad.