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Cutting board with prepared chicken shawarma.

Chicken Shawarma

Learn how to make quick and easy Chicken Shawarma. Perfectly marinated and tender chicken made for bowls, pitas, and wraps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories/serving 307 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, see Note 1
  • ½ red onion sliced thinly
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Place chicken, sliced onion, lemon juice and garlic in a large zip top bag. In a bowl mix together cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, turmeric, pepper and pepper flakes (if using) with a spoon until well combined. Add to the zip top bag, seal, then massage to combine. Set aside for 2-24 hours as a meal prep or use immediately.
    Marinating the chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes, undisturbed. Flip the chicken and cook an additional 3-4 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165° F. See photos above for a visual, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
    Cooking the chicken seasoned with shawarma seasoning.

Notes

  1. Chicken thighs are more traditional, but breasts work fine in a pinch. If using chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs, make sure to slice them thin.
  2. Do not over cook the chicken or it will be tough and chewy instead of soft and tender.
  3. The marinade is so flavorful that letting the chicken soak in it is not necessary for this recipe! However, if you do decide to marinade it, the flavors will be even stronger.
  4. You can make this as meal prep too! Make the marinade up to days in advance, or just throw it in the freezer. I like to make a double batch in 2 bags and place one in the freezer to use later.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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