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Medium 5 hr~380 kcal 8/10
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Chicken Shawarma
Chicken thighs marinate with yogurt, lemon, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon before roasting for pita wraps.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~540 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook 120 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 50 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 700 gr Boneless chicken thighs
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Yogurt
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ground coriander
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 4 adet Pita bread
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Tahini
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Water
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken thighs into thin strips.
- 2
Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, spices, and salt.
- 3
Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 4
Heat a baking tray in a 230°C oven for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Spread the chicken in a single layer on the hot tray and cook for 18 minutes, until browned.
18 min18:00 - 6
Whisk the tahini and water into a smooth sauce.
- 7
Warm the pitas for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 8
Serve the chicken as wraps with pita, tahini sauce, and parsley.
💡 Tip: Cutting thigh meat into thin strips gives browned, shawarma-like edges in a home oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as wraps with pita, pickles, tomato, parsley, and tahini sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
35
g protein
45
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 34%Fat 40%
GI 24 · Low GIGL 11 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Gluten
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Shawarma make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chicken Shawarma take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 170 minutes in total.Is Chicken Shawarma difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Shawarma have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 45g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Chicken Shawarma contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Shawarma belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Shawarma need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.
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