Description
Enjoy tender and juicy Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma marinated in spices and served with pita bread. Try this delicious recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh vegetables (such as cucumbers and tomatoes)
- Pita bread
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Serve in pita bread with fresh vegetables and garnishes like parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg