Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (thinly sliced); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon paprika; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Toum (for serving); Vegetables (for serving); Arabic-style pita

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Easy homemade chicken shawarma recipe made with chicken thighs and a shawarma marinade that has been passed down through my Middle Eastern family for generations.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:05:46 GMT