Homemade Shoarma

Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey with this irresistible Homemade Shoarma recipe! Featuring tender strips of marinated boneless chicken thighs, this Middle Eastern-inspired dish is bursting with a medley of bold spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, all balanced with zesty lemon juice and fresh garlic. The chicken is marinated to perfection, allowing the vibrant flavors to infuse every bite, then pan-seared to golden-brown excellence for a mouthwatering caramelized finish. Ready in under 40 minutes (plus marinating time), this recipe is perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner. Serve it in warm pita bread or pair it with a fresh salad and creamy tahini or yogurt sauce for an authentic, restaurant-quality experience right at home. Perfect for a weeknight meal or an impressive crowd-pleaser, this shoarma will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by finely mincing the garlic cloves and roughly chopping the fresh parsley.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

3. Cut the boneless chicken thighs into thin strips, approximately 1 cm wide.

Step 4

4. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, preferably overnight for best flavor.

Step 5

5. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 6

6. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and well-browned.

Step 7

7. Garnish the cooked shoarma with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 8

8. Serve the shoarma in warm pita bread or alongside a fresh salad with tahini sauce or yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	615.2 grams (615.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1294

Total Fat 94.40g	121%
Saturated Fat 20.10g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 433mg	144%
Sodium 2736mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 16.20g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5.70g	20%
Total Sugars 1.50g
Protein 103.20g	206%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200mg	15%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1406mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 4.9%