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shawarma plate with chicken, salad, hummus, and pita bread
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Chicken Shawarma Plate

Learn how to make a healthy and succulent Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Plate right at home! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 375kcal

Ingredients

  • cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 5 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken

  • Mix olive oil and lemon juice. Add crushed garlic.
  • Mix in shawarma seasoning, stirring to combine.
  • Place thawed chicken in a ziplock bag and cover with the marinade. Use a spatula to get every last drop.
  • 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.
  • You can also cook the chicken shawarma in the oven. Place the sliced chicken on a lightly oiled, foil-covered sheet pan and bake in a 425-degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve the sliced Chicken Shawarma on a plate, along with a Middle Eastern salad, Hummus, and Pita Bread.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g