Description
Chicken Shawarma is a fragrant, marinated delight infused with spices, perfect in pita or over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, turmeric, minced garlic, yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken to marinade; coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow chicken to rest, then slice into strips.
- Serve in pita, over rice, or in a salad bowl with garlic sauce.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor. Leftovers can be stored for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Middle Eastern, Dinner, Easy Recipe