Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This Chicken shawarma recipe is a simple way to elevate your chicken dish. This recipe will introduce you to deep, complex flavors that are sure to be delicious. This Middle Eastern delicacy is eaten all over the world and now you can recreate it in your home!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
serve with:
- 1 mini cucumber sliced or cubed
- 2 small tomatoes cubed
- 1 head romaine sliced
- ½ small red onion sliced thinly
- pita bread
- 1/2 portion of tzatziki sauce optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken thighs, sliced onion and marinade. Combine and allow to marinade at least half an hour (or overnight).
- Heat the grill. Once hot, add the chicken to the grill and cook 6-7 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prep the vegetable by slicing and cubing and make ½ portion of tzatziki sauce.
- Take a pita, add cooked chicken and top with veggies and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
Store: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.