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MediterraneanChicken shawarma

Serves 6 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 30 mins

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.

Source: www.themediterraneandish.com

Ingredients

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¼ tbsp ground cumin
¼ tbsp turmeric powder
¼ tbsp ground coriander
¼ tbsp garlic powder
¼ tbsp sweet paprika
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp cayenne pepper (more if you prefer)
Salt
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, thinly sliced
juice of 1 large lemon
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

To Serve

6 pita pockets
Tahini sauce or Greek Tzatziki sauce
Baby arugula
3-ingredient Mediterranean Salad
Pickles or kalamata olives (optional)

Instructions

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Mix the spices. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, sweet paprika, cloves and cayenne pepper. Set aside the shawarma spice mix for now.
Dry and season the chicken. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt on both sides, then thinly slice into small bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the chicken. 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 or overnight. (If you don't have time, you can cut or skip marinating time.)
Preheat the oven. When ready, preheat the oven to 200°C. Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
Roast. Lightly oil a sheet pan. Spread the marinated chicken with the onions in a single layer. Place the pan in the oven and roast for . For browner, crispier chicken, move the pan to the top rack and broil for a minute or less (watch carefully so it doesn't burn). Remove from the oven.
Prepare your sides. While the chicken is roasting, prepare the pita pockets. Make tahini sauce and or tzatziki and the cucumber tomato salad.
Enjoy! Open pita pockets up, spread a little sauce on the inside, add the chicken shawarma, arugula, pickles or olives, and top with the cucumber tomato salad. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories 466 kcal	23.3%
Total Fat 19.5 g	25.0%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g	17.0%
Carbohydrates 37.2 g	13.5%
Dietary Fibre 3.1 g	11.1%
Sugars 1.4 g	2.8%
Protein 35.1 g	70.2%
Sodium 0.439 g	19.1%

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