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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken shawarma baked in the oven, perfect for a quick Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 lb chicken thighs boneless (skinless) (or 6-8 pieces)
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove (minced (or 2 small cloves))
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
To serve
- Pita bread
- Shawarma white sauce
- lettuce
- onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, and oil until fully coated.
- Arrange chicken in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until charred. Cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve in pita with shawarma sauce and veggies or on a salad.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for extra flavor if desired.