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Baked Chicken Shawarma

This baked chicken shawarma is tender, flavorful, and loaded with warm spices and garlic. It’s a simple sheet pan recipe that delivers takeout-style results right from your oven.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Marinade

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • fresh lemon juice 1 whole lemon
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon harissa optional
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 red onion roughly sliced
  • olive oil for topping
  • kosher salt for topping
  • harissa optional, for topping
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade with the chicken thighs. Mix thoroughly to coat all the pieces evenly. Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
    2 pounds chicken thighs, 8 cloves garlic, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon harissa
  • Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet, scattering the red onion in between the chicken pieces.
    1 red onion
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt and harissa, and bake for 40 minutes at 400°F.
    olive oil, kosher salt, harissa
  • Set the oven to broil and cook for another 3-5 minutes to allow everything to char nicely.
  • Once baked, garnish with chopped parsley, serve with tzatziki sauce and your choice of rice or pita, and enjoy!
    ¼ cup fresh parsley
Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Shawarma
Amount per Serving
Calories
589.25
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Cholesterol
 
175
mg
58
%
Sodium
 
575
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.25
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Protein
 
55.75
g
112
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.38
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.