Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful and tender chicken shawarma marinated in warm spices and served with fresh toppings in pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pita bread, for serving
- Toppings: sliced tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, pickles, tahini sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, olive oil, yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill each thigh for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- Let it Rest: Allow the chicken to rest before slicing into strips.
- Assemble Your Shawarma: Serve chicken in warm pita with fresh toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances the flavor. Customize toppings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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