20-Minute Authentic Arabic Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• 750 g boneless skinless chicken thighs ((approx. 7 large thighs))
• 1 onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon clove (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 450ºF

2. 2

   --- To Prepare the Chicken: ---

3. 3

   Cut chicken thighs into thin strips, roughly 1/2 inch thick

4. 4

   Mix the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with all the spices and combine to create a paste

5. 5

   Mix the marinade with the chicken strips and the sliced onions

6. 6

   Marinate the chicken for a few hours in the fridge (you can skip this if in a hurry) or ideally overnight

7. 7

   --- To Cook the Chicken Using Oven Method: ---

8. 8

   Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil on a large sheet pan and evenly spread it out. Heat the empty sheet pan for 5-7 minutes in the oven

9. 9

   Lay chicken on the heated baking sheet and bake at 450ºF for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through. Test one piece to ensure its white on the inside and that juices run clear

10. 10

    You can broil for a few minutes if you want additional colour on the chicken

11. 11

    Serve the Shawarma with toum sauce or yogurt tahini sauce, pita bread and an assortment of your favourite vegetables to make a wrap.