This Easy Chicken Shawarma recipe is oven roasted and packed with flavor for an easy weeknight dinner!
Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Recipe .
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 lemons zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, Aleppo pepper, allspice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and salt, stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes and up to an hour, the longer the better.
- Transfer chicken to foil lined baking sheet. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. For extra crispy edges, increase the heat to 425°F and continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it. Then cut the chicken into slices.
- Serve with pita bread, tahini sauce or yogurt sauce, chopped salad, fresh herbs and lemon enjoy .
