Best 6 Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipes

Are you craving a flavorful and succulent chicken shawarma that you can effortlessly create in your own kitchen? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will lead you through the journey of crafting this delectable Middle Eastern delicacy, perfect for a satisfying meal or an impressive feast. Discover the secrets to tender, juicy chicken, aromatic spices, and a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. Let's embark on this culinary adventure and uncover the art of making easy chicken shawarma!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SHAWARMA (MIDDLE EASTERN)

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Recipe video above. The smell when this is cooking is outrageous! The marinade is very quick to prepare and the chicken can be frozen in the marinade, then defrosted prior to cooking. Best cooked on the outdoor grill / BBQ, but I usually make it on the stove. Serve with Yogurt Sauce (provided) or the Tahini sauce in this recipe. Add a simple salad and flatbread laid out on a large platter, then let everyone make their own wraps!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets (, skinless and boneless (Note 3))
1 large garlic clove (, minced (or 2 small cloves))
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamon
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper ((reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy))
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 clove garlic (, crushed)
1 tsp cumin
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper
4 - 5 flatbreads ((Lebanese or pita bread orhomemade soft flatbreads))
Sliced lettuce ((cos or iceberg))
Tomato slices
Red onion (, finely sliced)
Cheese (, shredded (optional))
Hot sauce of choice ((optional))

Steps:

Marinade chicken - Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal, the massage from the outside with your hands to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).
Yogurt Sauce - Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).
Preheat stove or BBQ - Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon over medium high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ hotplate/grills with oil and heat to medium high. (See notes for baking)
Cook chicken - Place chicken in the skillet or on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).
Rest - Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 183 g, Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, Fat 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 918 mg, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

CHICKEN SHAWARMA

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Awesome Lebanese sandwich served in most Lebanese restaurants. Can be served with Tahini sauce or Toum.

Provided by Wendy

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

½ cup malt vinegar
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon mixed spice
¼ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
½ cup tahini
¼ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced onion
4 cups shredded lettuce
8 pita bread rounds

Steps:

In a glass baking dish, mix together the malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs into the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.
Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from the dish, and cut into slices.
Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with the tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 420.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHICKEN SHAWARMA

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You don't need a special rotisserie to make this easy homemade chicken shawarma recipe! Chicken pieces, tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices, then baked until perfectly tender. Serve it in pita pockets with Mediterranean salad and sauces. Be sure to check out the video and step-by-step above.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories Entree/Meat and Poultry

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3/4 tbsp ground cumin
3/4 tbsp turmeric powder
3/4 tbsp ground coriander
3/4 tbsp garlic powder
3/4 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, more if you prefer
Salt
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large lemon, juice of
1/3 cup Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
6 pita pockets
Tahini sauce or Greek Tzatziki sauce
Baby arugula
3-ingredient Mediterranean Salad
Pickles or kalmata olives (optional)

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, sweet paprika and cloves. Set aside the shawarma spice mix for now.
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt on both sides, then thinly slice into small bite-sized pieces.
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. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight (if you don't have time, you can cut or skip marinating time)
When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit in room temperature for a few minutes.
Spread the marinated chicken with the onions in one layer on a large lightly-oiled baking sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes in the 425 degrees F heated-oven. For a more browned, crispier chicken, move the pan to the top rack and broil very briefly (watch carefully). Remove from the oven.
While the chicken is roasting, prepare the pita pockets. Make tahini sauce according to this recipe or Tztaziki sauce according to this recipe. Make 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad according to this recipe. Set aside.
To serve, open pita pockets up. Spread a little tahini sauce or Tzatziki sauce, add chicken shawarma, arugula, Mediterranean salad and pickles or olives, if you like. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 555.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg

EASY CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE

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Follow this easy recipe to make this robust and flavorful Chicken Shawarma at home. The juicy chicken is so flavorful and delicious. Beats takeout any day of the week!

Provided by Dimitra Khan

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, sliced
½ cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, grated
¼ cup of fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated

Steps:

Note: The chicken can be cooked on the barbeque grill or in the oven under the broiler.
Marinate the chicken:
Place the chicken in a large bowl and add all of the spices, olive oil, garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat the chicken. Add the onion slices and mix them together. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
If marinating overnight allow the chicken to sit out at room temperature for an hour before cooking.
Make the Sauce: Combine all of the sauce ingredients together and whisk well. Taste and add salt if needed. This sauce keeps well in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
For the Broiler:
Set the broiler to high and place the oven rack under the broiler element.
Place a rack on a metal baking tray.
Arrange the chicken on the rack and broil for 16-18 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 °F.
For the Grill:
Heat the grill then add the marinated chicken onto the grill. Cook over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes. Flip the chicken over after 10 minutes. When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F it is ready. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
Slice the chicken into strips and serve.
Shawarma Bowl:
Fill a salad bowl with your favorite greens (lettuce, shredded cabbage, etc.) some chopped tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers and top with the chicken shawarma slices. Drizzle some shawarma sauce on top and serve.
Shawarma Pita:
Lightly toast a pita. Spread 1 tablespoon of the sauce in the center of the pita. Top with ¼ cup of salad (any shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion slices. Top with chicken shawarma and some more sauce. Roll up and serve!

SHEET PAN CHICKEN SHAWARMA

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This shortcut version of chicken shawarma skips the long marinating and roasting time and relies instead on quick cooking sliced thighs and a shower of the spices that go into the classic version--think cumin, cardamom and turmeric. Served with a warm pita, greens, tomato and a tangy yogurt sauce, it makes a substantial meal. We left out fries to keep the recipe on one sheet pan, but they are always a welcome addition!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces
1 medium onion (about 6 ounces), halved and sliced into 1-inch-thick half-moons
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 pieces pita bread
3 dill pickle spears, chopped
1 Roma tomato (about 6 ounces), chopped
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Combine the olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, turmeric, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and onions and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan, making sure the pieces are not overlapping. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, lemon juice and a generous amount of pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Warm the pitas in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Spread the yogurt sauce on top of the pitas and spoon the chicken and onions over the sauce. Top with the pickles, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN SHAWARMA WITH BEN STILLER AND AHMED BADR RECIPE BY TASTY

Homemade Chicken Shawarma With Ben Stiller And Ahmed Badr Recipe by Tasty image

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.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

2 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground 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 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
cucumber, sliced
tomato, sliced
pickle

Steps:

Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together.
Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours
Prepare the sauce by adding all sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Mix together and chill until ready to serve.
Adjust the oven rack about 6 inches (15 cm) from the top heat source in your oven, then preheat the broiler.
Line a baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
Place chicken in single layer on prepared wire rack, with the smooth sides down. Broil until chicken is well browned and registers at least 165˚F (74˚C), about 16-20 minutes. You may need to rotate the sheet pan halfway through if your broiler heats unevenly. Remove and rest the chicken for 5 minutes before handling, and turn off the oven.
While chicken rests, warm your pitas in the still-warm oven for a few minutes.
Slice the chicken into thin strips and transfer to platter.
Serve with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, prepared yogurt sauce, and warm pita.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

To make the chicken shawarma extra flavorful, marinate it for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy saucepan to flatten the chicken breasts.
To get the best results, use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or grill pan to cook the chicken shawarma.
Be sure to cook the chicken shawarma over medium-high heat so that it gets a nice sear on the outside and cooks through on the inside.
If you're using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using them to prevent them from burning.
Serve the chicken shawarma with your favorite toppings, such as hummus, tahini sauce, pita bread, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken shawarma is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these recipes have you covered. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make chicken shawarma at home that tastes just as good as the stuff you get from your favorite restaurant.