Best Chicken Shawarma Ever!

Name: Best Chicken Shawarma Ever!
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Yogurt Sauce; 1 cup greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin; squeeze of 1 lemon; salt and pepper to taste

18 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Marinade
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
Yogurt Sauce
1 cup greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
squeeze of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag (or bowl).
2

Add the chicken into the bag and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3

Preheat oven to 425°F
4

Combine the yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.Cover and put in the fridge until ready to use.
5

Remove chicken from bag (or bowl), and bake on a foil lined baking sheet at 425°F for 20 - 25 minutes or until browned and lightly crisp in places.
6

Remove from the oven and dice chicken in small 1/2 inch pieces.
7

Place the diced chicken in a hot, non-stick skillet, and crisp the chicken until desired crispiness is achieved.
8

Serve Shawarma with flatbread, salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) and the yogurt sauce.