Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This chicken shawarma is spiced just right and easily cooked in a loaf pan for the juiciest of outcomes.
The most amazing flavor combination exists in this Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma recipe. It will definitely leave you coming back for more. The most important part is the baking in a loaf pan – its what creates super juicy and tender meat. You can also pan fry the meat.
In my process, I skipped the marinating time altogether but feel free to marinate overnight for a delicious outcome. Serve this delicious meat with my Lazy Tzatziki, Traditional Tzatziki, hummus or tahini. Serve with my Fattoush Salad and 3 Ingredient Flatbread recipe!
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Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs potato starch (or corn starch or arrowroot powder or tapioca starch)
- 1 tbs salt
- 1 tsp each paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the spices.
- In a large bowl, toss your chicken pieces in the oil to coat, then sprinkle on the potato starch and toss to coat. Lastly add in the spices and toss to coat well. At this point you can marinate for 2-3 hours (or overnight) or get right into cooking it (which is what I did).
- Layer the chicken in the loaf pan and press down at the end. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to soak up the juices. Turn the pan over onto a cutting board and slice the chicken as you need it.
Notes
Nutritional Info for Chicken Shawarma ONLY. Does not include flatbreads, fixins and tzatziki.
This can also be served with hummus or tahini.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1948mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
Can I do this in my airfryer oven? At whT temperature and how long?
Looks amazing
HI Marti, yes of course! Air fry at 375F for 12 minutes!
Super easy way to cook delicious chicken! Made the fattoush salad, tzatziki and had extra pita on the side – so colourful and good!
Hi Frances – PERFECT combination – well done!
sounds delicious and definitely worth a try.
HI Tangela, Thank you and I agree – worth iT!!
Hiii Stella !
For chicken breast do I substitute with 4 chicken breast instead of the thighs ?
Hi Alejandro, yes, I that sounds about right!
Is one tablespoon of salt correct? I’m going to make this, but that seems like a lot of salt. Am I correct in assuming that 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs is about 2 pounds?
Thanks for your help!
Hi Nick, you can lessen the salt for sure if its too much for you! I have a rule that I typically add 1 tsp of salt for each pound of meat I use. Enjoy!
This recipe is amazing!!! I cut the salt in half to adjust to my taste. It is unbelievably delicious and so easy to make. I will be trying your other recipes for chicken in a loaf pan next. Genius!
Wow my mouth is already watering that’s gonna be delicious
Thanks Ann!
We made this tonight and son says it’s a keeper. Tzatziki sauce was really good and with a bit of practice, m flatbread will be better 😉.
Hi Karen, glad it was enjoyed by all!
Am I reading the sodium content correctly? 1948 mg for one serving? That seems very high. For those of us on heart-healthy diets, would the recipe work if added salt were omitted?
I don’t know about this?!?
So delicious I will cut back on the salt a little next time. This is hard to stop eating. So good. Thank you for this recipe!!
HI Julie, glad it was enjoyed! Definitely enjoy the dish with less salt!
Thank you so much. Another easy and delicious recipe. Love being able to print your recipe and catch a quick video before I cook. Entire family loved the chicken in a loaf pan!!! I’ve never prepared anything this way…. easy and did not disappoint! Marinade was excellent as well. Thank you thank you ❤️
We really enjoyed this last night! The flatbread and Tzatziki were good as well. Son said this is a keeper
this came out really well the kids loved it! Only thing is my chicken fell apart when i flipped it from the loaf tin, it dandy hold its shape, any idea why that might be? thanks
Hi Shabnam, that happened to me too! The only way to prevent it is to place it on a spit!
Am I supposed to Pat dry the chicken thighs?
Always!
Easy questions, what type of salt? Or how many grams? Table vs Mortons VS Diamond Crystal makes a difference….
Hi Steve, I typically you Mediterranean sea salt
i love this recipe! its very flavorful and easy
Hi Jody, thanks so much for trying it – and for the kind review!
This was super easy to make! Turned out really good, I made this also for my dad and my fiancé and they said the same. The only thing I would do next time is to cut back on the salt by 1/2 because it did turn out super salty.
Hi Alexis, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for sharing your feedback with us! Cheers!
Another great recipe and hit with family of all ages!
Hi Taylor, glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for the rating!
My family loves this recipe! I am wondering how it would be to freeze after cooking for my daughters at university. How would you suggest re-heating?
Thanks for such a wonderful meal that we regularly enjoy!
can I use boneless chicken breasts., and for how long should I bake it? thank you
All 3 of my kids eat this, even the toddler. They like to make their own pita and it’s always a big hit.
Made this tonight …it was amazing. And so easy to make. A definite “make again!” ❤️
Hi Ethan, so glad you tried it and liked it! Thanks for coming back to leave the kind rating too!
Can cornstarch be replaced with psyllium husk powder?
should be fine here!
Can you please give me the baking time for boneless chicken breasts instead of thighs
same time!
Could this be portioned out and frozen after cooking?
Hi Keri, yes you can do that!
This is so delicious couldn’t get enough.
HI Maureen, I’m so glad you liked it!
So easy and awesome.