Easy Oven Chicken Shawarma
Easy oven chicken shawarma is marinated, roasted to perfection and an incredibly flavorful at-home shawarma recipe. Serve with pitas, over rice or hummus, or in a salad or grain bowl.
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, sliced thick (about ½ inch pieces)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika as a substitute)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs and onion slices in a large ziploc bag (or a large shallow dish).
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Add the marinade to the bag and turn to coat all of the chicken and onions really well. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 6-8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Spread the marinated chicken and onions on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast at 425 for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred around the edges.
Notes
Chicken: The recipe calls for chicken thighs and I highly recommend using them for the extra fat, flavor and meatiness. (But OK, you can substitute chicken breasts or use a combination if you really want.)
Serving ideas: Serve in pita pockets, over rice, with hummus or as a rice or salad bowl. See post above for details.
Leftovers: Once cooled, leftover shawarma chicken can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot. You can also freeze the leftover chicken and onions for up to 4-5 months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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