Roadside Chicken Shawarma

Incredibly tasty chicken shawarma recipe that will transfer you to the Middle East, and it is going to give an awesome kick to your taste buds.

What is Chicken Shawarma?

Shawarma is a popular dish originating from the Middle East. It’s a popular street food that is traditionally made in the form of spiced meats that are stacked on a vertical rotisserie with thin slices shaved off as it rotates. But don’t worry! We can cook our food horizontally in a good old pan or on the BBQ! Shawarma was traditionally made with lamb, mutton, and chicken, though these days you see it with beef too. 

Ingredients

⏺ 24 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

⏺ 3 large onions, thinly sliced

⏺ 2 tbsp ground cumin

⏺ 2 tbsp paprika

⏺ 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves

⏺ 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

⏺ 2 tbsp turmeric powder

⏺ 2 tbsp ground coriander

⏺ 2 tbsp garlic powder

⏺ 3 large lemons, juice of

⏺ 1 cup Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil  

Instructions

Step 1:

First of all, in a small bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and cloves. Set aside the shawarma spice mix for now.

Step 2:

After that, Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt on both sides, then thinly slice into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 3:

Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the shwarma spices and toss to coat. Add the onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss everything together again.

Step 4:

Now, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the marinated chicken with the onions in one layer on a large, lightly oiled baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes in a 425 degrees F heated oven. For a browner, crispier chicken, move the pan to the top rack and broil very briefly (watch carefully). Remove from the oven.

Step 5:

While the chicken is roasting, prepare the pita pockets. Make tahini sauce according to this recipe. Make a 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad according to this recipe. Set aside.

Step 6:

To serve, open the pita pockets up(if you want, you can use a piece of flatbread as a wrap). Spread a little tahini sauce or Tzatziki sauce, add chicken shawarma, arugula, Mediterranean salad, and pickles or olives, if you like. Serve immediately!

If you loved these Chicken Shawarma, check out our Spicy Chicken wrap recipe here!

It’s an easy snack idea that’s perfect for any time. If you try this tasty chicken shawarma recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.