{"id":6997,"date":"2017-10-16T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/?p=6997"},"modified":"2019-12-30T15:09:30","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T20:09:30","slug":"chicken-shawarma-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Homemade Chicken Shawarma"},"content":{"rendered":"

This easy, healthy homemade chicken shawarma is a huge fan-favorite around here, for good reason!  The secret is in the simple shawarma spice mixture, which makes all the difference.  My step-by-step tutorial and video show you exactly how to make this delicious chicken! Serve it in pita pockets with tahini sauce<\/a> and this lazy salad<\/a>, and call it dinner! <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Homemade<\/p>\n

I grew up in Port  Said, Egypt, where the streets are filled with small stands and joints selling delicious, super fragrant Middle Eastern foods. Fresh fried falafel.<\/a> Bowls of Mujadara<\/a> (lentils and rice) or Koshari.<\/a> Skewers of Kabobs<\/a>. And yes, shawarma, both beef<\/a> and chicken options.<\/p>\n

Chicken shawarma is one of my absolute favorite Middle Eastern street foods. You may or not be familiar with it, so let’s start with what is chicken shawarma.<\/p>\n

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What is Chicken Shawarma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Traditional chicken shawarma is basically well-marinated chicken, layered on a vertical rotisserie or spit where it’s slow-roasted for days–in its own juices and fat–until perfectly tender and extra flavorful! To serve it, the joint owner would typically shave a layer of shawarma off the spit and pile it up into a pita pocket, jazz it with tahini sauce<\/a> and heaps upon heaps of fresh toppings!<\/p>\n

I’m telling you, Chicken shawarma is the epitome of seductive Middle Eastern flavors. And the good news is, I’ve found an easy way to make it at home with the same authentic flavors!<\/p>\n

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\"Chicken<\/p>\n

For my easy homemade chicken shawarma version, you do not need a special rotisserie or spit. You just need a sheet pan to make it right in the oven!<\/p>\n

The secret is in the shawarma spice mixture<\/strong>, including warm spices including cumin<\/a>, coriander<\/a>, turmeric<\/a>, paprika<\/a> and a pinch of cayenne. SO MUCH FLAVOR!<\/p>\n

How to make chicken shawarma at home (Step-by-Step) <\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Make the shawarma spice mixture<\/a>. Simply add the spices into a small bowl and mix to combine.<\/p>\n

\"Shawarma<\/p>\n

2. Cut up some boneless, skinless chicken thighs into small bite-size pieces (you can use chicken breast if you like, this is just my personal preference.)<\/p>\n

\"Boneless<\/p>\n

3. Spice the chicken up, make sure to coat the chicken well with the spice mixture. Add onions, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. If you have the time, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight (if you don’t, you can skip the marinating time, it’ll still be delicious)<\/p>\n

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4. When ready, lay the chicken shawarma on a large sheet pan and bake in 425 degrees heated oven for 30 minutes or so (you can check a bit earlier as ovens do vary.)<\/p>\n

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How to Serve Chicken Shawarma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The true Middle Eastern way to serve chicken shawarma is in pita pockets or wraps with heaps of veggies and a good deal of sauce. I like the idea of loaded pita pockets. And for the veggies, peppery arugula and my simple 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad. <\/a><\/p>\n

As with beef shawarama<\/a>, you can serve chicken shawarma with a generous drizzle of tahini sauce<\/a>. It’s also common to use a white yogurt-based sauce like Greek Tzatziki. <\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken shawarma recipe can serve 4 to 6 people. But if you’re looking for a fun way to serve a larger crowd, think of doing shawarma sliders!<\/p>\n

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Can you make this shawarma in advance? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes, you can prepare and bake the chicken ahead of time–one or two nights in advance– and then assemble into pita pockets when the time comes. Refrigerate in tight-lid container until ready to use.<\/p>\n

Warm chicken up in a skillet over medium heat, adding a little bit of liquid and tossing the chicken pieces until warmed through. The liquid will help it so it doesn’t dry up.<\/p>\n

Watch the Video for Chicken Shawarma Recipe<\/h2>\n\n
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data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>You don’t need a special rotisserie to make this easy homemade chicken shawarma recipe! Chicken pieces, tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices, then baked until perfectly tender. Serve it in pita pockets with Mediterranean salad and sauces. Be sure to check out the video and step-by-step above.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3\/4 tbsp<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/cumin-ground-organic\/\">ground cumin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3\/4 tbsp<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/turmeric-organic\/\">turmeric powder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3\/4 tbsp<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/coriander-ground-organic\/\"> ground coriander<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3\/4 tbsp<\/span> garlic powder<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3\/4 tbsp<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/sweet-spanish-paprika\/\">paprika<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1\/2 tsp<\/span> ground cloves<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1\/2 tsp<\/span> cayenne pepper, more if you prefer<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"8\">8<\/span> boneless, skinless chicken thighs<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large lemon, juice of<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.33333333333333\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/3 cup<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/private-reserve-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">Private Reserve<\/a> extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To Serve <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"6\">6<\/span> pita pockets<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-sauce-recipe-how-to-make-tahini\/\">Tahini sauce<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tzatziki-sauce-recipe\/\">Greek Tzatziki sauce<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Baby arugula<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/3-ingredient-mediterranean-salad\/\">3-ingredient Mediterranean Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pickles or kalmata olives (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode\">\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__container\">\n\t\t<label class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"tasty_recipes_69b22ca8a4234_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-slider tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-round\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"button-color.background button-text-color.color\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label for=\"tasty_recipes_69b22ca8a4234_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__label\">Cook Mode<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__helper\">\n\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going dark\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">In a small bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, sweet paprika and cloves. Set aside the shawarma spice mix for now.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt on both sides, then thinly slice into small bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the shwarma spices and toss to coat. Add the onions, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss everything together again. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight (if you don’t have time, you can cut or skip marinating time)<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit in room temperature for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Spread the marinated chicken with the onions in one layer on a large lightly-oiled baking sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes in the 425 degrees F heated-oven. For a more browned, crispier chicken, move the pan to the top rack and broil very briefly (watch carefully). Remove from the oven.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">While the chicken is roasting, prepare the pita pockets. Make tahini sauce according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-sauce-recipe-how-to-make-tahini\/\">this recipe<\/a> or Tztaziki sauce according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tzatziki-sauce-recipe\/\">this recipe<\/a>. Make 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/3-ingredient-mediterranean-salad\/\">this recipe. <\/a>Set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">To serve, open pita pockets up. Spread a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-sauce-recipe-how-to-make-tahini\/\">tahini sauce<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tzatziki-sauce-recipe\/\">Tzatziki sauce<\/a>, add chicken shawarma, arugula, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/3-ingredient-mediterranean-salad\/\">Mediterranean salad<\/a> and pickles or olives, if you like. Serve immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Cook’s Tip: <\/strong>If you have time, marinate the chicken for 3 hours or overnight in the fridge. Otherwise, you can skip the marinating time as indicated in the instructions. It will still be delicious!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook’s Tip:<\/strong> Because ovens vary, be sure to check chicken at about 25 minutes or so of roasting\/baking and go from there. Chicken is ready when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead Option: <\/strong>You can prepare the chicken ahead of time, one or two nights in advance, if you like. Warm up in a skillet over medium heat, adding a little bit of liquid and tossing the chicken pieces until warmed through. Assemble pita pockets as instructed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serving Ideas:<\/strong> Chicken shawarma is best served in pita pockets with salad and sauces, like I mentioned already, but it can be served as an appetizer to a larger crowd. In that case, you can serve it in smaller slider buns with just a little sauce and fresh arugula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended for this recipe <\/strong>from our all-natural and organic spice collections: <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/cumin-ground-organic\/\">cumin; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/turmeric-organic\/\">turmeric<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/coriander-ground-organic\/\">coriander<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/sweet-spanish-paprika\/\">Spanish paprika<\/a>. And our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/private-reserve-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">Private Reserve <\/a>extra virgin olive oil (from organically grown and processed Koroneiki olives)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAVE!<\/strong> Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/ultimate-mediterranean-spice-bundle\/\">Ultimate Mediterranean Spice Bundle<\/a> or create your own <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/create-6-pack\/\">6-pack<\/a> from our all-natural and organic spices! Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.themediterraneandish.com\/product\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-bundle\/\">Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bundle!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-other-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>Prep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">10 mins<\/span><\/li><li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>Cook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">30 mins<\/span><\/li><li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>Category:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Entree\/Meat and Poultry<\/span><\/li><li class=\"method\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-squares\"><\/use><\/svg>Method:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-method\">Baked<\/span><\/li><li class=\"cuisine\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-flag\"><\/use><\/svg>Cuisine:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\">Middle Eastern<\/span><\/li>\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrifox\">\n\t\t\t<iframe title=\"nutritional information\" id=\"nutrifox-label-18391\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrifox.com\/embed\/label\/18391\" style=\"width:100%;border-width:0;\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Tag @themediterraneandish on Instagram and hashtag it #themediterraneandish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chicken-Shawarma-Recipe-The-Mediterranean-Dish-pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Chicken Shawarma | The Mediterranean Dish. 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