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Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma

ROASTED CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE

Calories231 kcal
Carbohydrates7.3 g
Fat13.1 g
Protein26.2 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large onion - (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves - (minced)
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, water, garlic, cumin, paprika, tumeric, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Mix well, then add chicken, and toss well to coat all pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425, and mist a 11” x 13” baking dish with nonfat cooking spray.
  • Mix onions into the chicken and marinade, then spread all pieces evenly into the baking dish.
  • Place in oven and roast, uncovered, for about 30-40 minutes, or until chicken cooked through and is browned and crisped on the edges.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into strips and serve inside pita bread or along a side of steamed rice.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 6 servings
The serving size is 1/6th of the dish
 

Nutrition

Calories: 231 kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 7.3 g (2%)Protein: 26.2 g (52%)Fat: 13.1 g (20%)Saturated Fat: 2.7 g (17%)Cholesterol: 107 mg (36%)Sodium: 858 mg (37%)Potassium: 140 mg (4%)Fiber: 1.6 g (7%)Sugar: 5 g (6%)Calcium: 20 mg (2%)Iron: 2.5 mg (14%)