Easy Chicken Shawarma

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Total Time

2 hours 35 minutes

Prep Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

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(31)

Ingredients

6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil

Dinner Intermediate Quick and Easy Lunch ...

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Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, cardamom, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Step 2

In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium high heat.

Step 4

Brush chicken with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 5

Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce.

Chef’s notes

Chicken breasts can be used but thighs yield juicier and more flavorful results.

A cast iron grill pan or a large cast iron skillet can be used if a grill is not available.

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