Description
Grilled chicken shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish with tender, spiced chicken. It’s perfect for wraps, salads, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix all spices, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill or pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Serve in pita, over rice, or in a salad.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Use chicken breast if you prefer leaner meat.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg