Description
Boneless Skinless Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring tender, spiced chicken marinated in a blend of warm spices, yogurt, and lemon, then grilled or pan-seared to perfection. Serve it in pita, wraps, or bowls for a delicious, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, garlic, all spices, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and mix until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Serve in pita bread, wraps, or bowls with toppings like tahini, garlic sauce, pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Use chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs yield juicier results.
- Leftover shawarma works great in salads or meal-prep bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, boneless chicken thighs, Middle Eastern chicken, shawarma wrap, halal chicken