Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chicken Shawarma

Total time1 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chicken Shawarma

Warm spices like cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and turmeric do all the heavy lifting here, giving these chicken thighs a deeply browned, fragrant crust straight from the oven. A quick marinade with garlic-infused oil and lemon juice keeps the meat juicy while it roasts on a wire rack until the edges char just right. The cool, garlicky yogurt sauce spooned over the top balances the heat of the cayenne beautifully, and it comes together in minutes while the chicken rests. Crisp cucumber, ripe tomato, and sliced scallions add freshness and crunch, turning this into a well-rounded plate built on lean protein, good olive oil, herbs, and vegetables. It's an easy, flavor-packed dinner that fits naturally into a Mediterranean way of eating, whether you pile it into flatbread or serve it straight over the veggies.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade

3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
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1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the yogurt sauce

¾ cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp kosher salt

For serving

1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
gluten free flatbread or gluten free pita, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused oil, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and 2 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
2
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.

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