Delicious homemade Chicken Shawarma is juicy, tender and very flavorful. This is a comfort meal that is extremely tasty and fun to eat. Wrapped in warm tender Pita Bread and full of authentic Mediterranean chicken, this dish is a “must have” addition to your home cooking rotational menu. My children and husband love this meal. It’s so good they will eat the left overs for days without complaint.
Wonderfully well-marinated, delicious chicken that is brought to eatable perfection through the gentle kiss of a controlled direct flame that will bring joy and satisfaction to your next foodlicious experience. Watch the video, follow the instructions below to prepare something new/different for those you share your table and life with. If you like Mediterranean food, I suggest you double the recipe so you will have plenty of leftovers on the ready as you make this weeks eating that much easier.
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Seasoning Ingredients
Mix everything together
Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry (substitute with chicken breast if you prefer but be carful not to over cook them). Place chicken in a ziplock bag or container with a seal. Pour in lemon juice and olive oil. Mix until well coated.
In a small bowl: mix all the seasoning ingredients together except for the red onions. Pour the seasoning mixture into the ziplock bag or container with the chicken.
Mix until evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
Add sliced red onions to the marinated chicken. Mix everything together.
Place chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place the onions around the chicken (not on top of the chicken).
Cook for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches to 165°F . If you want the chicken to be a little more crispy, broil on high for 2-4 minutes (keep an eye on it).
Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Place the drained cucumber, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill and olive oil in a medium sized bowl. Add a pinch/dash of salt and pepper to your liking. Mix well.
Fill the pita bread in this order: nice thick layer of Tzatziki Sauce, chopped lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and top with chicken.
Best when served freshly made! Enjoy!
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Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs boneless & skinless
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½ tbsp ground cumin
- ½ tbsp ground turmeric
- ½ tbsp ground coriander
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 red onion (sliced) optional
Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ english cucumber
- ½ lemon juice +/- ~ 2 tbsp
- 3 garlic cloves grated or finely minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
- salt & pepper
Pita Bread
Sliced Fresh Tomatoes
Chopped Green Lettuce
Instructions
- Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry (substitute with chicken breast if you prefer but be carful not to over cook them). Place chicken in a ziplock bag or container with a seal.
- Pour in lemon juice and olive oil. Mix until well coated.
- In a small bowl: mix all the seasoning ingredients together except for the red onions. Pour the seasoning mixture into the ziplock bag or container with the chicken. Mix until evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add sliced red onions to the marinated chicken. Mix everything together.
- Grease the baking sheet (13" x 18") with olive oil. Place chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place the onions around the chicken (not on top of the chicken).
- Cook for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches to 165°F . If you want the chicken to be a little more crispy, broil on high for 2-4 minutes (keep an eye on it). Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Grate the cucumber and sprinkle ½ tsp salt on it. Let it sit for 10 minutes, this helps remove excess water. Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove additional water.
- Place the drained cucumber, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill and olive oil in a medium sized bowl. Add a pinch/dash of salt and pepper to your liking. Mix well.
Layering the Shawarma
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Place the pita bread in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until warm (careful not to over heat, you don't want the bread to become "toasted"). Remove the pita bread from the oven.
- Fill the pita bread in this order: nice thick layer of Tzatziki Sauce, chopped lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and top with chicken. (see video for reference)
Best when served freshly made! Enjoy!
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