Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma (Printable Version)

Roasted chicken thighs with spices and vegetables on a single pan, delivering bold Middle Eastern flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 2 tsp ground paprika
07 - 1.5 tsp ground coriander
08 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
09 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 0.5 tsp 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 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
20 - Lemon wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set 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, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne pepper.
03 - Add chicken chunks to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
04 - Evenly spread marinated chicken, sliced red onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes onto the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle remaining marinade over the top.
05 - Place pan in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
06 - Heat pita breads or gluten-free flatbreads shortly before serving.
07 - Place chicken and vegetables on warmed bread, top with a spoonful of yogurt, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and add lemon wedges for squeezing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy flavorful
  • Budget-friendly
02 -
  • For a gluten-free option use certified gluten-free flatbreads
  • Substitute chicken breasts if preferred reduce cooking time by 5 minutes
03 -
  • Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
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