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Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner

Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner: Easy, Flavorful, and Fun

Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner is an easy, flavorful dish that's fun to make and perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. full-fat Greek yogurt divided
  • 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced into ½" strips
  • 2 garlic cloves grated or finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped, divided

Salad

  • 3 mini cucumbers finely chopped
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes quartered or halved
  • 2 small red onions sliced into ¼" to ½" wedges

For Serving

  • toasted pita for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, mix lemon zest, tomato paste, coriander, cumin, paprika, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. yogurt, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 2 tsp. salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk garlic, tahini, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, and remaining ½ cup yogurt. Stir in 2 Tbsp. parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers, tomatoes, a heavy pinch of salt, and remaining ¼ cup parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cooking

  • Arrange a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 425°. In a small bowl, toss onions, ½ tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil until onions are coated. Transfer onion mixture to a large baking sheet. Arrange marinated chicken around onion wedges in a single layer.
  • Roast chicken until cooked through and some lightly charred bits form, and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°, about 25 minutes.
  • Top with tahini yogurt sauce and cucumber mixture. Serve with pita alongside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, easy recipe, Family Meal, Flavorful, Sheet-Pan Dinner
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