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chicken shawarma

Juicy chicken shawarma marinated with Middle Eastern spices, cooked to perfection, and served in pita or over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make the marinade. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon.
  2. Marinate the chicken. Place chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Seal and massage to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Remove chicken from oven. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  6. Serve sliced chicken with rice or in pita bread with veggies.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of sumac to the marinade.