Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend (cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pita bread, hummus, tahini sauce, and your favorite toppings for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spice blend, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper and arrange marinated chicken in a single layer.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Broil for extra crispiness if desired.
- Let chicken rest before serving in pita with toppings like hummus, tahini, and fresh veggies.
Notes
- Marinate for at least 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Broil for extra crispiness during the last minutes of cooking.
- Adjust spices for your preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg