How to Make Lebanese Chicken Shawarma - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is packed with flavor and is incredibly easy to make. This dish is made by marinating chicken in a blend of spices, grilling it to perfection, and then serving it in pita bread with a variety of toppings and sauces.

Shawarma is a traditional street food that is popular throughout the Middle East, and the Lebanese version is particularly beloved for its bold and aromatic flavors. The marinade for the chicken is often made ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Mix in chicken strips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Remove chicken from the bowl and arrange in a single layer on a broiling pan. Discard excess marinade.
  • Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 152mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 618mg