Description
A versatile and flavorful chicken shawarma recipe, featuring marinated chicken thighs and fresh toppings, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or wraps for serving
- Toppings: Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cooling cucumbers, rich tahini, or tangy yogurt sauce
Instructions
- Create the spice mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken: Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the spice mixture and let marinate.
- Heat your cooking surface: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Place marinated chicken on grill or skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Slice and serve: Allow chicken to rest before slicing it into thin strips.
- Assemble your shawarma: Serve slices in warm pita bread with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Cook using a grill, air fryer, or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg