Description
Transform juicy chicken thighs into flavorful shawarma infused with garlic, spices, and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth and well-blended.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour—overnight for optimal flavor development.
- Preheat the Oven or Grill: If baking, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). If grilling, prepare the grill for medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: For baking, place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes. For grilling, cook on the grill for about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Rest and Slice: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain its juices, then slice it into strips.
- Serve: Plate the Shawarma Chicken with warm pita bread, fresh salad, or any preferred sides.
Notes
The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. Grilling gives a smoky flavor while baking is more convenient.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg