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Chicken Shawarma Recipe
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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

The best chicken shawarma made at home with a vibrant blend of spices, easily grilled and sliced, bursting with Middle Eastern flavors, a crowd pleaser! This is an easy version that you can make at home, without the need for a vertical spit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken breast, chicken thighs
Servings: 6
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast or thighs

FOR THE SHAWARMA MARINADE

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder or use 3-4 grated garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for spicy – use to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil + more for grilling

FOR SERVING

  • Warmed pitas, tzatziki sauce or yogurt sauce, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, green lettuce, sliced red onion

EASY YOGURT SAUCE

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix together all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl, then add it to a large sealable baggie or a large bowl. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat. Cover, refrigerate, and marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
  • Heat your grill (or grill pan indoors) to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Grill the chicken (discard the marinade) 5 minutes, then flip and grill another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should measure 165 degrees F (74C).
  • Rest the chicken on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with pitas, sauces, and toppings.

EASY YOGURT SAUCE

  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Use as desired.

Notes

Nutritional information estimated for chicken only.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg