Easy Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts); 3 tbsp plain yogurt; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 ½ tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground cardamom; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat); 1 ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 4 pita breads or flatbreads; 1 cup chopped lettuce; 1 cup sliced cucumbers; ½ cup diced tomatoes; ½ cup sliced red onions; ½ cup hummus or tahini sauce; ½ cup garlic sauce or yogurt sauce

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This Easy Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe delivers authentic Middle Eastern flavors right in your kitchen! Made with juicy, marinated chicken, warm spices, and a rich garlic sauce, this recipe is perfect for wraps, bowls, or platters. Enjoy the bold flavors of shawarma without a rotisserie, using simple cooking methods like grilling, baking, or pan-searing.

30 min

cook 20 min

Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices until well combined.
Add the chicken to the bowl, ensuring it’s fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight for maximum flavor).
Cook the Chicken Grill Method: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
Stovetop Method: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the chicken on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Slice the Chicken Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice it into strips for the shawarma wrap or bowl.
Assemble the Shawarma Wraps Warm the pita bread and spread hummus or garlic sauce inside.
Add lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and sliced chicken.
Drizzle with extra tahini sauce or yogurt sauce and wrap tightly.
Serve & Enjoy Serve the shawarma wraps immediately with extra sauce on the side, or enjoy the chicken in a bowl with rice and veggies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 shawarma wrap
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar Content: 3g
Sodium Content: 620mg
Fat Content: 18g
Saturated Fat Content: 4g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 12g
Trans Fat Content: 0g
Carbohydrate Content: 38g
Fiber Content: 4g
Protein Content: 36g
Cholesterol Content: 85mg