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Grilled Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Michelle Kim
Delicious grilled chicken shawarma, marinated in a blend of spices, perfect for serving with pita, garlic sauce, and salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill pan For grilling the chicken
  • 1 Bowl For marinating the chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Chicken thighs Boneless, skinless, cut into strips
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tsp Cumin Ground
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Ground
  • 1 tsp Coriander Ground
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Grill the marinated chicken strips for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
  • Serve with pita bread, garlic sauce, and your choice of vegetables.

Notes

For a more authentic taste, marinate the chicken overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 27000IUVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Grilled Chicken, Marinated, Middle Eastern, Shawarma, Spicy
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