Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

I love making chicken shawarma. It’s just so satisfying to make - it’s easy to prep, the smell fills the entire kitchen with goodness as it cooks, and there are so many great ways to enjoy it. Some of my favorites include bowls, tacos, and crunch wraps.

I literally LIVE to host friends and family over for dinner, and the chicken shawarma is such an easy crowd pleaser. It’s also great because you can marinate it in the morning and simply throw it in the oven about 40 minutes before it’s time to eat.

I served this as a build your own bowl situation, which is perfect for groups because everyone can use the ingredients they like/exclude what they don’t.

Here are the ingredients I used:

• Cauliflower rice

• Couscous

• Sautéed Chard

• Tomatos

• Olives

• Cucumber

• Artichoke hearts

• Hummus

• Whipped feta tzatzik - recipe coming soon to Instagram!

Here’s how you make the chicken shawarma.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

• 3 lemons

• 4 cloves minced garlic

• 2 teaspoons cumin

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil

• Pinch of cinnamon

• 1 large onion

• Red pepper flakes

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, juice from 2 lemons, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Then add the chicken and make sure it is coated. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cooking. This can be done up to 24 hours in advance. Cut the onion into quarters and add to the marinate at least 30 minutes before cooking.

• Preheat the oven to 425. Add the chicken and onion to a lined baking sheet. Slice your remaining lemon in half or quarters and add to the sheet as well. Cook for 30-40 minutes. When the chicken is done cut into slices and serve with the lemon slices to top with. Option to add fresh parsley too. Enjoy!

Note: I have made this with chicken breasts and it turns out well, however it will not be as juicy as the thighs! The thighs do not turn out chewy if that is a concern.