Delicious Homemade Chicken Shawarma
Juicy Middle Eastern-Style Chicken Shawarma at Home
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
Warm pita or flatbread
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced red onions
Shredded lettuce or chopped cucumbers
Pickles (optional)
Fresh parsley
Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Salt to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat a grill/pan over medium-high heat.
Arrange chicken on a baking sheet or grill. Cook for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly into strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt sauce ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Warm pita or flatbreads, then layer with chicken, veggies, pickles, and drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce.
Garnish with parsley and roll up or serve open-faced.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marination) | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes (plus marination)
Kcal: 390 kcal per serving | Servings: 6