Shawarma Chicken
Chicken thighs marinated for hours in spiced yogurt - the yogurt's acidity tenderizes the meat while carrying the full shawarma spice blend - then roasted until charred.
⏱ 45 min🍽 4 servings
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Ingredients
- •1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
- •1/2 cup plain yogurt
- •3 tbsp olive oil
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 tsp cumin
- •2 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp ground coriander
- •1/2 tsp turmeric
- •1/2 tsp cinnamon
- •1 lemon, juiced
- •Salt to taste
- •4 pita breads
Steps
- 1.Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt.
- 2.Marinate the chicken in the mixture, covered, in the fridge for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
- 3.Roast or grill the chicken until charred and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- 4.Slice the chicken thin.
- 5.Serve wrapped in warm pita bread with your favorite toppings.