Description
This easy and flavorful Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner brings everyone together with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. full-fat Greek yogurt
- 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1/2” strips
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 3 mini cucumbers, finely chopped
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
- 2 small red onions, sliced into 1/4” to 1/2” wedges
- Toasted pita, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the lemon zest and juice, tomato paste, coriander, cumin, paprika, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of oil, and 2 teaspoons of salt in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced chicken and toss to coat all pieces evenly.
- Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together the grated garlic, tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of oil, and the remaining yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley and refrigerate.
- Toss the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and a heavy pinch of salt in another bowl. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of parsley and refrigerate until ready.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the sliced onions with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Transfer the onions to a large baking sheet.
- Arrange the marinated chicken around the onions on the baking sheet.
- Roast everything in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred, about 25 minutes.
- Top the chicken with the tahini yogurt sauce and cucumber mixture.
- Serve warm with toasted pita.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for tofu or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option. Adjust the spice levels to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, shawarma, sheet pan, Mediterranean, easy dinner