Chicken Shawarma Recipe: Bold and Flavorful
Classic Chicken Shawarma with bold, spiced flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley tahini sauce
- Suggested Pairings: Pita bread tzatziki
Instructions
- Mix yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices; marinate chicken 1–8 hours.
- Taste and adjust marinade seasoning.
- Cook chicken in a skillet 5–6 min per side.
- Slice chicken; assemble with tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with parsley, tahini, pita, and tzatziki.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for the best flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian or spicy variation.
- Pair with hummus.