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Description
Classic Middle Eastern chicken shawarma recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., lettuce, tomato, onion, tahini sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken slices to the marinade and mix well. Ensure chicken is fully coated.
- Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the marinated chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken into smaller pieces.
- Serve the chicken in pita bread with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
- You can grill the chicken instead of baking.
- Serve with tahini sauce, hummus, or tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120