Chicken Shawarma Plate Recipe

Learn how to make a healthy Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Plate right at home. Loaded with succulent shawarma-spiced chicken, creamy Hummus, fresh Pita Bread, and a delicious Middle Eastern salad, you'll never order out again!

Why This Recipe Works

You and your dinner guests will absolutely love this Chicken Shawarma Plate recipe! The recipe is easy to put together and over-the-top on the flavor scale! You don't have to be an exceptional cook to marinate and grill chicken, whirl chickpeas in a food processor, and chop up vegetables for the Middle Eastern salad.

If preparing a chicken shawarma plate seems too overwhelming, you can prepare the hummus ahead of time and buy pita bread instead of baking your own.

What Goes Into This Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Chicken — I prefer using chicken thighs in this Shawarma Plate recipe. Thighs are juicy and more flavorful than chicken breasts. However, you can use either. It's best to use boneless, skinless chicken to make shawarma because it cooks faster and is easier to slice.
• Lemon Juice — If at all possible, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.
• Olive Oil — Although this recipe calls for olive oil, you can substitute healthy avocado oil instead.
• Shawarma Seasoning — If you must, you can purchase Shawarma Seasoning, but I highly recommend using my Shawarma Seasoning recipe!

How to Make A Chicken Shawarma Plate

Marinating the Chicken

Step 1: Mix olive oil and lemon juice into a small bowl. Add crushed garlic.

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Step 2: Mix in shawarma seasoning, stirring to combine.

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Step 3: Place thawed chicken in a ziplock bag and cover with the marinade. Use a spatula to get every last drop.

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Step 4: Remove air from the bag, then seal. Massage the marinade into the chicken then place on a plate and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, but preferably longer.

Cooking the Chicken Shawarma

Grill Chicken Shawarma over medium heat until done. 

Or slice chicken into strips and cook in a lightly-oiled and seasoned cast-iron skillet (affiliate link).

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You can also cook the chicken shawarma in the oven. Place the sliced chicken on a lightly oiled, foil-covered baking sheet and bake in a 425-degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned.

Shawarma Serving Suggestions

Serve the sliced Chicken Shawarma on a plate, along with a Middle Eastern salad, Hummus sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley, Tahini Sauce, and Pita Bread.

Or stuff the meat in a pita pocket or flatbread and add French fries, tabouli, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Yet another option is to make shawarma bowls instead of plates or platters. Shawarma Bowls are similar to Mexican Rice Bowls. First, you'll want to add some rice, I recommend Vermicelli Rice. Next, pile on some chicken shawarma, and salad and drizzle with tahini sauce. A sprinkle of Sumac would also work.

Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

• Slicing the chicken prior to marinating enhances the traditional shawarma flavor even further and assures the marinade penetrates the chicken more evenly. This is especially recommended if you don't have hours to marinate the chicken.
• If you decide to slice the chicken while raw, you can still prepare it on the grill using a grill basket (affiliate link).
• This marinade is also tasty when used to marinate beef, pork, and lamb.
• To transform this recipe from a chicken shawarma plate to a chicken shawarma wrap, just stuff all the tasty ingredients inside a flatbread, lavash bread, or tortilla.
• Another delicious salad to try with shawarma chicken is Tabbouleh.

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