FOOD
Homemade Chicken Shawarma
You don't have to go out for flavorful, aromatic chicken shawarma when it's this easy to make at home.
FOOD
Homemade Chicken Shawarma
You don't have to go out for flavorful, aromatic chicken shawarma when it's this easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Homemade Chicken Shawarma
- 3 large red onions, halved
- Pita
- Tabbouleh
- Tzatziki
- Grilled tomatoes
- Lemon wedges
Chicken Marinade
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 medium lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon za’atar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
Homemade Chicken Shawarma
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut a large red onion in half horizontally. Remove the skin and place face down on a baking sheet.
- Place the thick skewer into onion half.
- Layer each chicken thigh on the skewer until they are all stacked on top of each other.
- Place other onion half on top of the skewer.
- Spread remaining onions around baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.
- Use a sharp knife to cut chicken off skewer.
- Serve with pita and other sides. Enjoy!
Chicken Marinade
- In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add chicken thighs and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.