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Chicken

Chicken Shawarma

4.7(2)
18 min
Time
400°F
Temp
310 cal
Cal
4
Serves

Ingredients

Chicken
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Spice Blend
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
Garlic Sauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Serving
Pita bread
Pickled turnips
Sliced tomato and cucumber
Fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

  1. 1

    Mix spice blend with olive oil and lemon juice. Coat chicken thighs. Marinate 1 hour minimum.

  2. 2

    Air fry at 400°F for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred edges and 165°F internal.

  3. 3

    Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  4. 4

    Mix garlic sauce ingredients.

  5. 5

    Pile chicken into warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.

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Tip: The spice blend is what makes shawarma — don't skip the cinnamon and allspice, they're the secret. Slice thinly against the grain for tender bites. The garlic sauce is essential, not optional.

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