Homemade Chicken Shawarma
Transform your kitchen into a Mediterranean street food haven with this mouthwatering Homemade Chicken Shawarma recipe! Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are infused with a vibrant, aromatic blend of spices—like cumin, coriander, and turmeric—paired with garlic, yogurt, and a splash of lemon juice for a tangy kick. Grilled to perfection until tender and charred, the chicken is wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty red onions. A drizzle of creamy tahini sauce adds the perfect finishing touch, making every bite irresistibly flavorful. Ready in under an hour of cooking and perfect for meal prep, this shawarma is a satisfying, wholesome option for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, homemade shawarma, Mediterranean recipe, grilled chicken, Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 6 pieces pita bread
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing it.
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
To assemble the shawarma, place sliced chicken in the center of each pita bread. Top with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley.
Finish with a drizzle of tahini sauce before wrapping the pita around the filling.
Serve the shawarma warm with additional tahini sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 968 mg | 323% | |
| Sodium | 3764 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 256.5 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 893 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 4510 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
