Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma
Spice-roasted chicken thighs with crispy edges, served in pita with garlic toum, pickles, and tahini. the home version of the late-night dream.
- Total time:
- 50 min
- Servings:
- 4
- Per serving:
- 540 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $4.40
- Difficulty:
- easy
Step-by-step
Whisk oil, lemon, garlic, and all spices. Coat chicken. Marinate 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
Heat oven to 425°F. Line sheet pan with foil.
Spread chicken on pan. Scatter onion around.
Roast 25 minutes until edges char.
25 min timer
Broil 2 minutes for extra char. Rest 5 minutes.
Slice thin. Stuff into pita with pickled vegetables, herbs, tahini sauce.
Cook's tip
Crank the broiler for the final 2 minutes to mimic the vertical-spit char.
Storage
Refrigerate 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken 2 months.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 540
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbs
- 36g
- Fat
- 28g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 4g
- Sat Fat
- 6g
- Sodium
- 920mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Without oven?
Grill over high heat 4 minutes per side. Skillet works at high heat too.
Gluten-free?
Use GF pita or serve as a bowl over rice or salad.
Reviews
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
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