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Oven ­Roasted Chicken Shawarma

Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons juiced
  • ½ cup olive oil optional, I don't use any oil
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled, smashed and minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • A pinch ground cinnamon
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 large sweet onion peeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare a marinade for the chicken. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, then whisk to combine. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and store in refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
  • When ready to cook, heat oven to 425 degrees. Use a tablespoon of olive oil (or spray) to grease a glass baking dish. Place the quartered onion in the bottom of the dish and layer the chicken pieces over it. Pour on marinade.
  • Step 3
  • Put the baking dish in the oven and roast about 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the oven, allow to rest a couple of minutes (it should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit), remove the chicken and slice.
  • Put chicken in serving bowl, add onions and marinade to serve. Sprinkle with parsley.