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
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i love this recipe! its very flavorful and easy
Hi Jody, thanks so much for trying it – and for the kind review!
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
Am I supposed to Pat dry the chicken thighs?
Always!
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!
We really enjoyed this last night! The flatbread and Tzatziki were good as well. Son said this is a keeper
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 ❤️
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!
I don’t know about this?!?
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?
Am I supposed to cover the loaf pan with foil before cooking?
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!
Wow my mouth is already watering that’s gonna be delicious
Thanks Ann!
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!
so you need to correct the recipe as 2 teaspoons is not 2 tablespoons! recipe should say 2 teaspoons.
Hiii Stella !
For chicken breast do I substitute with 4 chicken breast instead of the thighs ?
Hi Alejandro, yes, I that sounds about right!
sounds delicious and definitely worth a try.
HI Tangela, Thank you and I agree – worth iT!!
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!
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!