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Chicken Shawarma

Spiced chicken thighs roasted and sliced over rice or wrapped in flatbread.

Total
45 min
Active
15 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
middle-eastern
Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a thick marinade.

  2. Coat the chicken thoroughly and marinate at least 20 minutes, or overnight.

  3. Heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F and spread the chicken on a lined sheet pan.

  4. Roast 25–30 minutes until the edges char and the chicken reaches 75°C / 165°F.

  5. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thin and serve with rice, flatbread, and tahini sauce.