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Easy Chicken Shawarma

URL: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/easy-chicken-shawarma/

Ingredients

Chicken + Marinade

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Quick Cabbage Slaw

  • 5-6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch black pepper

For Serving

  • to taste flatbread or pita bread
  • to taste diced tomatoes
  • to taste diced cucumbers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
  2. Place the chicken in a shallow dish or a ziplock bag, add the marinade, and ensure the chicken is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  3. For the yogurt sauce, whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and parsley. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and pepper. Pour over the cabbage and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Serve the chicken with flatbread, yogurt sauce, cabbage slaw, diced tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
441
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
9g
Total protein
53g
Sodium
974mg
Cholesterol
147mg

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