Oven roasted chicken shawarma

chicken shawarma on white plate with cilantro tahini sauce, muhammara, cauliflower, tomato salad, bulgur mujadara

5 from 3 votes

Oven roasted chicken shawarma

This Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma recipe is quick and easy to make with simple but flavorful ingredients. The result is a juicy, flavorful Mediterranean dish that's sure to please your taste buds!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Keyword: easy, oven

Servings:

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Veronique Eichler

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs skinless boneless
3/4 tbsp ground cumin
3/4 tbsp ground turmeric
3/4 tbsp ground coriander
3/4 tbsp garlic powder
3/4 tbsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 lemon juiced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Stir until blended together.
Add the chicken to the bowl and gently massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring that all surfaces are coated with the flavorful spices.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours
When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature while the oven is heating up.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spread the chicken thighs on top.
Roast for 30 minutes. For a crispier chicken, transfer the sheet pan to the top rack of the oven, and broil for two minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden brown exterior and crunchy edges.
Remove from the oven and serve.

Notes

- You can replace garlic powder with fresh garlic minced very fine.

- For best results, marinate at least 30 minutes, but never longer than overnight or the meat will get a mushy texture.

- If you do not have time to let it marinate, you can skip this step. It will still be very flavorful.

- Cooking on the grill also provides excellent results. About 5 to 6 minutes per side is all it takes.
- Cooked chicken will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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