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Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma Skillet Dinner

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 garlic cloves grated on a microplane
  • Pinch ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric or ½ teaspoon ground
  • ⅛ teaspoon fenugreek
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips (we also like boneless, skinless chicken thighs or boneless, skinless turkey thighs and legs)

Instructions

  • Whisk lemon zest, juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cardamom, turmeric, fenugreek, salt, pepper, and evoo in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and stir to coat. Allow chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat a large sauté pan, lightly coated with evoo, over medium heat. Sauté chicken breasts until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Serve with pita, tahini, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and favorite hot sauce.