Shawarma Recipe: Discover the Ultimate Chicken Gyros!
A delicious and easy-to-make Shawarma recipe that brings the flavors of the Middle East to your kitchen with tender chicken gyros.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread for serving
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions) for garnish
- Tahini sauce or yogurt sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread with fresh vegetables and drizzle with tahini or yogurt sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- This recipe can be made in a crockpot for a slower cooking option.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg