Baked Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for crisping on the stove; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 6 pita; 1 red onion, thinly sliced into half moons; 1 cup parsley, finely chopped; 3 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 cup pickled turnips; 1/2 cup tahini

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for crisping on the stove
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
6 pita
1 red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup pickled turnips
1/2 cup tahini

1
In a large bowl combine coriander, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, turmeric cayenne, pepper, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Place in a large zip-top bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and as long as overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a large baking tray with aluminum foil. Place chicken in one layer on prepared tray. Bake until golden brown, crispy around the edges, and no longer pink in the middle, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes.
3
Slice chicken into thin pieces. For extra crispy chicken, heat the last tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Crisp chicken in pan, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Serve chicken shawarma in pita topped with sliced red onion, chopped parsley, shredded cabbage, pickled turnips, and tahini.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken Shawarma falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Chicken Shawarma

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