Andrew’s Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

For an quick recipe that is guaranteed to be tasty, my go to is always this Sheet pan chicken shawarma. If you have the extra time I highly recommend making the yogurt garlic sauce to complement this dish.

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

Chicken Shawarma

• 3 cloves of garlic finely minced (or crushed)
• 2 lb Chicken Thighs
• 1 Red Onion thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp coriander
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

  Cucumber Tomato Salad

• 4 Tomatoes (Diced)
• 2 Cucumber (Diced)
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

  Yogurt Garlic Sauce

• 1 Cup Mayo
• 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 2 Heads of Garlic
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. If you are making the yogurt garlic sauce, start off by preheating the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Slice your garlic heads in half lengthwise so that each clove is exposed.
3. Generously sprinkle the Garlic Heads with olive oil and wrap completely in aluminum foil before placing in oven for 40 min or until cloves are golden and soft.
4. Slice Chicken Thighs into thin strips and marinate in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices, feel free to add more of any spice, I often find its better to season with your heart. Note: You can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours, but you can also cook it immediately
5. On a lightly oiled sheet pan, lined with aluminum foil, spread out your chicken thighs, and then place sliced red onions on top.
6. Place chicken thighs in the oven for 20 min in the middle rack. If timed correctly, both you garlic and your chicken thighs can be done at the same time.
7. While the chicken and garlic is cooking, prep your salad by chopping cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley, and simply mixing all the ingredients together.
8. Once garlic is done, squish the cloves out of the garlic head, and then mash them.
9. Mix the mashed garlic with the mayo, yogurt, and parsley, add salt and pepper to taste
10. Once the chicken is done, everything is ready. Optionally serve with pita’s and rice.

Enjoy! And you might want to make more garlic sauce as I find its the first to be eaten ;)

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