Grilled Chicken Shawarma Skewers
Grilled Chicken Shawarma Skewers is tender chicken breasts cut and coated in a flavorful marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon cardamon
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless (or chicken thighs)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix together cumin, coriander, garlic, paprika, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Cut chicken into cubes. Coat chicken in seasoning mixture and marinate 4 to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
To cook
- Oven method: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place chicken in a large skillet or sheet pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Grill method: Place chicken chunks on skewers (if you're using wood skewers, soak them in water 20 minutes first)
- Grill both sides of the skewered chicken on high heat until fully cooked through (about 10 minutes per side).
- Serve as is, in pita bread, salad, or bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
