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Easy Shawarma Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

We took classic chicken shawarma and transformed it into the easiest recipe you’ll ever make with this Shawarma Chicken sheet pan dinner!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: chicken recipe, chicken shawarma, easy chicken shawarma, middle eastern, middle eastern chicken, shawarma chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced*
  • ½ cup plain yogurt full-fat
  • 3 Tablespoons shawarma spice
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ squeeze lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, making sure the chicken is completely coated.
    1 ½ pounds chicken breast, ½ cup plain yogurt, 3 Tablespoons shawarma spice, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ squeeze lemon, 3 garlic cloves
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pour any remaining seasoning evenly on top.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° Fahrenheit.
  • Rest the chicken 5 minutes, and serve warm.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

*Feel free to use chicken thighs in place of breast, if preferred. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg