Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that’s become a popular street food around the world, but it’s easy enough to make in your own kitchen. This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken thighs that are marinated in a fragrant mixture of spices. Bake the chicken in the oven, then toss it into pita bread with cucumber, tomatoes, pickles, and a homemade white sauce made with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.

Quick Info

⏱️ 95 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 98%

Nutrition

473 cal • 60g protein • 11g carbs • 21g fat

Tags

[Middle Eastern] • [Dairy-Free] • [Healthy] • [Low-Carb] • [Dinner] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Keto] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon sumac
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Pita bread, warmed
• Sliced cucumbers
• Sliced tomatoes
• Pickles

Instructions Preview

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a larg…
2. Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly.
3. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up…

…and 8 more steps

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Recipe by: Scott Loitsch, Claire King • From: Tasty