Best Chicken Shawarma Ever! Recipe

Name: Best Chicken Shawarma Ever!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Yogurt Sauce; 1 cup greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin; squeeze of 1 lemon; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
Yogurt Sauce
1 cup greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
squeeze of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

1
Combine the marinade ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag (or bowl).
2
Add the chicken into the bag and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F
4
Combine the yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.Cover and put in the fridge until ready to use.
5
Remove chicken from bag (or bowl), and bake on a foil lined baking sheet at 425u00b0F for 20 - 25 minutes or until browned and lightly crisp in places.
6
Remove from the oven and dice chicken in small 1/2 inch pieces.
7
Place the diced chicken in a hot, non-stick skillet, and crisp the chicken until desired crispiness is achieved.
8
Serve Shawarma with flatbread, salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) and the yogurt sauce.

733

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 3 large cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Best Chicken Shawarma Ever! 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.

Best Chicken Shawarma Ever!

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