Name: Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 0.333 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 5 cloves garlic; 1 large red onion; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup pitted kalamata olives; 0.667 cup plain yogurt; 0.25 cup chopped parsley; pita bread; hot sauce

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Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Cut lemon in half, then squeeze into a large bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, cumin, paprika, 1 tsp. salt, the turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne and stir to blend. Add chicken and toss thoroughly to coat, using tongs. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

Preheat oven to 425?F with rack set in center.

Smash 4 garlic cloves. Cut onion into 12 wedges and break them up a bit. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.

Arrange chicken on a sheet pan in an even layer, reserving marinade in bowl. Add smashed garlic cloves, onion wedges, tomatoes, and olives to marinade in bowl and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables around chicken on sheet pan. Discard remaining marinade.

Bake chicken and vegetables until tomatoes start to burst, onions are cooked through, and chicken reaches at least 165° in thickest part on an instant-read thermometer, about 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, grate remaining 1 clove garlic into a bowl and stir in yogurt and a pinch of salt.

Sprinkle parsley over chicken and vegetables. Serve chicken, vegetables, and pan juices with pita bread, and pass hot sauce and yogurt sauce on the side.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Marinade Magic 🌶️
For maximum flavor penetration, score the chicken thighs lightly before marinating to help spices and acids deeply infuse the meat.
Sheet Pan Strategy 🥘
Use a rimmed sheet pan and don't overcrowd - leave space between chicken pieces to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
Spice Layering Technique 🌈
Toast whole spices like cumin and cinnamon before grinding to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles in your shawarma marinade.
Yogurt Sauce Hack 🥣
Add a pinch of ground turmeric to your yogurt sauce for additional color, flavor complexity, and authentic Middle Eastern touch.
Moisture Lock 💧
If marinating overnight, cover chicken with plastic wrap and place in the lowest part of the refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination and maintain moisture.