Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma (Printable)

A vibrant chicken dish with shawarma spices and roasted vegetables, easy and full of flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
06 - 2 teaspoons ground paprika
07 - 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
08 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Vegetables

13 - 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
14 - 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
15 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
16 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

→ To Serve

17 - 4 pita breads or gluten-free flatbreads
18 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
20 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
03 - Add chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours refrigerated for enhanced flavor.
04 - Distribute marinated chicken, red onion wedges, bell pepper slices, zucchini half-moons, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle remaining marinade over.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and golden, and vegetables are tender.
06 - Warm pita breads or flatbreads shortly before serving.
07 - Serve chicken and vegetables atop warmed breads, topping with yogurt, chopped parsley, and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy flavorful
  • Budget-friendly
02 -
  • For a gluten-free option use certified gluten-free flatbreads
  • Add a side of hummus or tabbouleh for a heartier meal
03 -
  • Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor
  • Use parchment paper or foil to make cleanup easier
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