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Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma
Instructions
1
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.
2
Preheat oven to 425?F with rack set in center.
3
Smash 4 garlic cloves. Cut onion into 12 wedges and break them up a bit. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Meanwhile, grate remaining 1 clove garlic into a bowl and stir in yogurt and a pinch of salt.
7
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)
- Marinate Chicken Thighs Properly 🍗Pat the chicken thighs dry before marinating to ensure better spice absorption and caramelization; the drier surface will brown more effectively in the oven and create a flavorful crust.
- Bloom Your Spices First 🧂Mix turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and smoked paprika with olive oil before adding to the marinade to bloom the spices and intensify their aromatic compounds for deeper, richer flavors.
- Arrange for Even Caramelization 📋Position chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer with space between each piece, allowing hot air circulation for maximum browning and crispy exterior development without steaming.
- Save and Reduce the Pan Juices 💧After roasting, strain the flavorful pan drippings into a saucepan and simmer for 2-3 minutes to concentrate the shawarma spices and create a luxurious sauce for serving over rice or pita.
- Balance Yogurt Sauce Acidity ⚖️Use the red wine vinegar in your marinade as your primary acid source, then make the yogurt sauce with just salt and garlic so it complements rather than competes with the bold spiced chicken flavors.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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