Middle Eastern foods rely on an abundance of spices and seasonings to create richly flavored food. Shawarma usually involves a stack of meat on a grill, but this recipe calls for a layer of chicken thighs on a sheet pan, in the oven. Use the broiler briefly, at the end of the baking time, to achieve extra flavor from the light char. Chicken can be served on steamed white rice, or sliced and served in a pita or flatbread with tomatoes, lettuce, and your favorite tzatziki or tahini sauce.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Thighs
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and gently squeeze ingredients together until they are well blended. Add chicken thighs to the bag, squeeze out most of the air, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12x18-inch baking sheet. Spread onion slices over the bottom; add chicken thighs on top.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven, about 30 minutes. Switch on the broiler and move rack closer to the broiler. Broil chicken until a light char develops, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 682.2 mg, Sugar 1 g
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Bipin Bogati
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken shawarma, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.
Ricardo Sanchez
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for dinner last night and my husband and I both loved it. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Monarul munna
[email protected]The chicken shawarma turned out great! The marinade really infused the chicken with flavor, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with some grilled vegetables and pita bread, and it was a hit with my family.
Devin Gott
[email protected]This baked chicken shawarma is a fantastic dish! The chicken is incredibly tender and flavorful, and the spices really shine through. I also love the simplicity of the recipe - it's easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients. I'll def