{"id":2060907,"date":"2024-10-22T17:41:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T22:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=2060907"},"modified":"2024-10-22T17:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T22:41:57","slug":"chicken-shawarma","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-shawarma\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Shawarma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Of all the delicious dishes that have come out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cuisines\/middle-eastern\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cuisines\/middle-eastern\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Middle Eastern cuisine<\/a>, chicken shawarma might just be the finest. When paired with a simple yogurt sauce, this flavorful dish is practically irresistible, and it can be dressed up, customized and paired in so many different ways.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/essential-spices\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/essential-spices\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">blend of spices<\/a> and a good long marinating session are the key to making this chicken dish so tasty. So let\u2019s get to mixing and marinating, so when dinnertime rolls around you can have a hot and tasty dish on the table.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Shawarma Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Ingredient shot of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong><strong>Olive oil: <\/strong><\/strong>For the marinade, you can be generous with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Lemon juice: <\/strong><\/strong>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-juice-lemons-the-easy-way\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-juice-lemons-the-easy-way\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">fresh squeezed lemon juice<\/a>, however, you&#8217;ll want to be precise\u2014too much lemon juice and the flavor profile will be off.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Cumin: <\/strong><\/strong>Cumin is a potent spice, so just a teaspoon is enough.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Coriander: <\/strong><\/strong>You&#8217;ll want\u00a0to use ground coriander, not whole coriander, as the latter won\u2019t incorporate properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Paprika: <\/strong><\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-paprika\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-paprika\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">paprika<\/a> adds its delightfully savory flavor along with some nice color.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Turmeric: <\/strong><\/strong>Turmeric is not only tasty, it&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-best-spices-for-your-health\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-best-spices-for-your-health\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best spices for your health<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Cloves: <\/strong><\/strong>Cloves are very potent, especially when they&#8217;re ground, so just 1\/4 teaspoon is recommended here.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Cayenne pepper: <\/strong><\/strong>The cayenne pepper brings is characteristic strong spice\u00a0to this dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Chicken thighs: <\/strong><\/strong>You&#8217;ll start with\u00a0boneless skinless chicken thighs, then thinly slice them prior to marinating. This will make it easier to slice the chicken into small pieces for the finished dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Greek yogurt: <\/strong><\/strong>You&#8217;ll want to use a plain, not flavored, Greek yogurt for the yogurt sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Lemon juice: <\/strong><\/strong>The fresh lemon juice gives a wonderfully tangy edge to the yogurt sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Garlic: <\/strong><\/strong>The recipe calls for freshly minced garlic for the yogurt sauce, but you can also use a frozen garlic cube that you allow to thaw.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Whole pita bread: <\/strong><\/strong>Whole rounds of warm pita bread are the perfect delivery vehicle for chicken shawarma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Marinate the chicken<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 1 of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma is to marinate the chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large glass bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cloves, pepper and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken, and toss it to coat. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate the chicken and marinade for at least four hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the yogurt sauce<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 2 of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma is to make the yogurt sauce\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice and garlic. Cover the sauce, and refrigerate it until you&#8217;re ready to use it.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the chicken<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 3 of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma is to laye hte chicken in a loaf pan and bake it\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Coat a 9&#215;5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Layer the marinated chicken in the loaf pan, pressing the meat down to fill the pan evenly. Bake the chicken until its internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0, 45 to 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Slice and serve<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Step 4 of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma is to slice the chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let the meat rest for 10 minutes, then flip it out onto a cutting board and slice it crosswise into small pieces. Serve the chicken shawarma on pita with yogurt sauce.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Two single servings of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma with yogurt sauce\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-ingredients__action-buttons\">\n<div class=\"recipe-chicory-online\">\n<div class=\"chicory-order-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"chicory-button-container chicory-noprint\">\n<h2>Chicken Shawarma Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Adjust the spice:<\/strong> You can add more cayenne pepper, or take the spice out, depending on how much or how little heat you like in your food.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Try it with lamb:<\/strong> You can use the same marinade with sliced lamb meat. Adjust the internal cooking temperature down to 145\u00b0.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>That\u2019s a wrap:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have pita bread on hand, you can use tortillas to make delicious shawarma wraps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try other serving options:<\/strong> Serve the chicken shawarma over rice or atop a salad to make a savory and filling main dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Chicken Shawarma<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">This chicken will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Can you freeze cooked chicken?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can freeze this chicken shawarma recipe and most types of cooked chicken for up to six months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Shawarma Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2068254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_8.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Two single servings of Taste Recipes Chicken Shawarma with yogurt sauce\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sarah Tramonte for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">What should I serve with shawarma chicken?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Diced cucumbers and tomatoes are a wonderful, cool accompaniment to this flavorful chicken.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">How many servings will this recipe make?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">With the 2 pounds of sliced chicken thighs you&#8217;ll be using, you can plan for six generous servings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Is this a healthy recipe?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Yes, it is, and it&#8217;s also packed with protein. There is some fat here, but most of it comes from the oil, and the rest from Greek yogurt, both of which are healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish packed with rich spices that makes a wonderful anchor for many meals, from pita sandwiches to a savory topping for rice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8021,"featured_media":2010666,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[305274,303971,304162,307339,307330,304328,305271,304292,304338,303966,340638,303887,306848,304188,304268,307307,305284,324623,304150,303883,340661,307818],"categories-v2":[339206,308500,309439,310374,310369,308984,308481,309216,308305,308992,308495,340804,308478,309603,309536,259483,310342,339919,309177,309434,308476,340844,310596],"coauthors":[343393],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken 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Bake the chicken until its internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0, 45 to 50 minutes.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Slice and serve","text":"Let the meat rest for 10 minutes, then flip it out onto a cutting board and slice it crosswise into small pieces. Serve the chicken shawarma on pita with yogurt sauce.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chicken-shawarma_TOHD24_270402_SarahTramonte_5.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"6 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Steven John"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 288 calories","fatContent":"18g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"106mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"490mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"3g carbohydrate (1g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"29g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Africa, Middle Eastern","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"<p>Very good. Diced cucumbers and tomatoes will be added as suggested when made again. Chicken breast replaced thighs in our dish, which decreased the cooking time. 1\/2 teaspoon cardmom was subbed for coriander since both have hints of citrus. We don't eat yogurt so sour cream was used.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ray218"},"reviewBody":"<p>The Middle Eastern restaurants also put a pickle in the sandwich. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"270402","romance_copy_dek":"Chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish packed with rich spices that makes a wonderful anchor for many meals, from pita sandwiches to a savory topping for rice.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Shawarma","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons olive oil","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons olive oil"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground cumin"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground coriander","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground coriander"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon paprika","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon paprika"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground turmeric","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground turmeric"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper","IngredientText":"1\/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced","IngredientText":"2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"YOGURT SAUCE:","IngredientText":"YOGURT SAUCE:"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup plain Greek yogurt","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup plain Greek yogurt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons lemon juice","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon minced garlic","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon minced garlic"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Whole pita breads, warmed","IngredientText":"Whole pita breads, warmed"}],"FeaturedImage":"","RecipeId":270402,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"","PhotoCredit":null,"VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Laura","Lastname":"Wilhelm","City":"West Hollywood","StateDescription":"California","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 mins. + marinating Cook: 40 mins.","MinimumServingQuantity":6,"MaximumServingQuantity":6,"Yield":"6 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Chicken Shawarma","SubmittedTitle":"Clever Chicken Shawarma","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"10\/22\/2024 5:41:57 PM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":40,"TotalTimeInMinutes":55,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Chicken Shawarma","OriginalSourceProject":"Chicken Shawarma","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Bake this food truck favorite instead of grilling it, making it a perfect weeknight meal. 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