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Easy Juicy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Chicken shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with tender, marinated chicken that's roasted or grilled to perfection. Bursting with warm spices, garlic, and citrus, it’s typically served in pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy sauces. Easy to make at home, chicken shawarma is perfect for a delicious lunch, dinner, or party meal everyone will love. 🌯
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Prep Time 1 day 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Middle-Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 781 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium chicken thighs boneless
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom or allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp Knorr chicken broth powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sweetener or honey/sugar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • salt to taste

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp honey or sugar/ 1 tbsp powdered erythritol
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all spices, olive oil, lemon juice, and chicken in a bowl. Massage the marinade into the thighs—this ensures maximum flavour. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet (prevents sticking and promotes airflow).
  • Arrange thighs on the rack, spacing them apart. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then cook 5-10 minutes until caramelized and 165°F internal temperature
  • Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before chopping. This locks in juices
  • Chop into bite-size pieces and serve on warm pita bread and sauce or toppings of choice and/or a side of rice
  • Whisk sour cream, mayo, garlic, lemon, and sweetener. Drizzle over shawarma wraps or rice bowls

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
 

Nutrition

Calories: 781kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 1336mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Easy Dinner, Quick DInner
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