Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Grilled Chicken Shawarma is an amazing dish of Middle Eastern flavors that comes together super quick, smells divine and disappears from plates in seconds. Try this chicken recipe, full of fragrant spices, for your next BBQ and you will surely wow all your guests.
Grilled Chicken Shawarma is an amazing dish of Middle Eastern flavors that comes together super quick, smells divine and disappears from plates in seconds. Try this chicken recipe, full of fragrant spices, for your next BBQ and you will surely wow all your guests.
- Carbohydrate 1.80144239909954 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 10.46446979227 g
- Fiber 0.636911459448156 g
- Protein 0.438197188312224 g
- Saturated Fat 1.42917041671294 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (16g)
- Sodium 2.856041671825 mg
- Sugar 1.16453093965139 g
- Trans Fat 0.387999541884105 g
- Calories 99 calories
Step-by-step
- Add all the marinade ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
- Place chicken tights in the large ziplock bag, pour over the marinade and massage the chicken so all the pieces get covered in the marinade.
- Close the ziplock and place it in a fridge overnight, for at least 12 hours and as long as 24 hours.
- Heat the grill on medium high. You can oil the grill or use the cooking spray.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side. You can flip it few times during cooking. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve it with side salad, pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
Grilled Chicken Shawarma: A Weeknight BBQ Winner
As a busy working mom, finding time to cook a delicious and impressive meal can feel like a Herculean task. Weeknights are often a blur of homework help, soccer practice, and the ever-present mountain of laundry. But even amidst the chaos, I refuse to let dinner be a casualty. That's why I've fallen head over heels for this Grilled Chicken Shawarma recipe. It's a game-changer, transforming a potentially stressful dinnertime into a moment of family connection and culinary delight.
The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and speed. The marinade – a vibrant blend of aromatic spices – does most of the heavy lifting. I usually prep it in the morning, tossing the chicken thighs in the fragrant mixture and letting it sit in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat. This is key; it's what elevates this shawarma from good to extraordinary. The overnight marination is an act of culinary love, infusing the chicken with a rich depth of flavor that you simply can't achieve with a quicker process. The longer it marinates, the better it tastes – up to 24 hours if you have the time!
When it comes to grilling, I embrace the simplicity. My trusty grill gets fired up to medium-high heat, and then it's just a matter of placing the marinated chicken on the grates. About 5-7 minutes per side, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking and those beautiful grill marks. A meat thermometer is my best friend; it guarantees perfectly cooked chicken every time. The internal temperature should hit 165°F before you remove it from the grill. Let it rest for a few minutes – this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful final product.
Serving this shawarma is where the fun really begins. I usually pair it with a simple side salad – a crisp mix of greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes, lightly dressed with a lemon vinaigrette – and warm pita bread. And of course, no shawarma is complete without a generous dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce. The combination of the smoky, spicy chicken, the fresh salad, the soft pita, and the cool, tangy tzatziki is a symphony of textures and tastes that never fails to impress. My family devours it every single time.
This recipe isn't just about the delicious food; it's about the feeling of accomplishment that comes with creating something flavorful and satisfying from scratch. It's a reminder that even on the busiest of weeknights, I can still make time to nurture my family with a meal that’s both nourishing and delightful. It's a quick escape from the everyday grind, a small act of self-care that allows me to nourish my family with something more than just sustenance; it’s a taste of home, a celebration of simple pleasures, and a testament to the power of good food to bring us all together.
So, the next time you’re looking for a weeknight dinner that's both impressive and easy, give this Grilled Chicken Shawarma a try. It's a recipe that’s become a regular in my household, a reliable source of deliciousness that’s both satisfying and stress-free. And trust me, the "wow" factor is totally worth it.
