Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This delicious roasted Chicken Shawarma is full of flavors from the traditional Middle Eastern spices, but quickly grilled in the oven instead of on a revolving spit.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 503kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 pieces of pita bread or soft wrap bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix together cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, oil, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a bowl.
- Add in chicken and toss to coat.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake until the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes.
- Thinly slice chicken.
- Place chicken on warm pita, top with cucumber and tomato and drizzle with yogurt tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1133mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2.2mg