Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. Chicken thighs are marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern spices, then roasted on a sheet pan with colorful bell peppers and onions. Serve it with warm pita bread, a dollop of creamy hummus, and a drizzle of tahini sauce for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Pita bread, hummus, and tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl with the chicken. Toss everything together until the vegetables are also lightly coated with the seasoning.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. You can stir halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with warm pita bread, hummus, and a drizzle of tahini sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg