Juicy Oven Roasted Baked Shawarma Chicken Recipe

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Juicy Oven Roasted Baked Shawarma Chicken Recipe

This oven roasted baked shawarma chicken is full of bold, aromatic flavors. It’s easy to make at home using simple pantry spices you can create juicy, flavorful chicken without a grill or rotisserie.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken recipe, copycat recipe, easy meal, easy recipe, restaurant recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 340kcal

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Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Casserole Set

Measuring spoons

Ingredients

2 Pounds Chicken Breasts or boneless skinless thighs
2 Teaspoons Garlic Salt
1 Teaspoon Cumin
2 Teaspoons Paprika
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
4 Ounces Vegetable Juice like V8 vegetable juice or 1 tbsp tomato paste
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

Pound the chicken thin so it cooks evenly.
2 Pounds Chicken Breasts
Combine garlic salt, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, onion powder, vegetable juice, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
2 Teaspoons Garlic Salt, 1 Teaspoon Cumin, 2 Teaspoons Paprika, 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon, 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder, 4 Ounces Vegetable Juice, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Place it in a prepared loaf pan, sheet pan, or casserole dish.
Roast in a preheated oven at 450°F for 40–45 minutes (check thighs closer to 35–40 minutes) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Pour the pan juices over the chicken or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

Shawarma Chicken Recipe Tips

• Any baking vessel works. Loaf pan, sheet pan, casserole dish. Use what you have. Adjust cooking time slightly for smaller or larger pans.

• Juicy thighs or lean breasts. Thighs stay extra moist, but breasts work beautifully if pounded thin.

• Pan sauce. Don’t discard the pan juices. They’re full of flavor and perfect for drizzling over grains, vegetables, or wraps.

• Meal prep friendly. Slice leftover chicken and use it in salads, grain bowls, or even morning breakfast wraps.

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