Shawarma Marinade for Chicken

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Middle Eastern spices combine with olive oil and lemon juice to create a richly seasoned marinade for chicken. I love to use thighs, but it works for the white meat, too. Grill or broil your chicken, as you choose.

Submitted by Bibi
Updated on August 23, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 medium lemons

  • ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic

  • 4 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Zest lemons until you have 1 tablespoon zest. Juice both lemons.

  2. Combine lemon zest and juice with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon in a glass jar. Seal jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.

Cook’s Note

You can use about 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken with this marinade. Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours, in a sealed container in the refrigerator. When ready to cook, discard marinade, and use your preferred method to cook chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252 Calories
26g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Sodium 780mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 28mg 32%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.