The most delicious shawarma chicken you’ll ever eat! Serve with pita bread, tomato and/or cucumber slices, tahini, or garlic sauce. Also great atop fattoush!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl; mix well. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
Step 2
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil in batches until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Recipe Tip
Substitute thyme for oregano if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 230 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 17% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol65mg | 22% |
Sodium354mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein24g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 22% |
Calcium35mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium242mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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