Chicken Shawarma Marinade

Levantine chicken shawarma marinade

Makes 2 servings · 225 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 200 g chicken thigh
• 16 g olive oil
• 13 g lemon juice
• 4 g garlic
• 2 g salt
• 1 g ground cumin
• 1 g paprika
• 0.4 g ground coriander
• 0.6 g turmeric
• 0.6 g black pepper
• 0.2 g ground cinnamon
• 0.2 g allspice
• 0.2 g cayenne pepper

Method

1. 1. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and spices into a loose paste.
2. 2. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly, cover, and marinate in the fridge at least 1 h (4–24 h is better).
3. 3. Cook hot until 165°F internal with charred edges; roast at 425°F ~25–30 min, grill, or sear in a hot pan.
4. 4. Rest 5 min, then slice thin.
5. Good in pita with garlic sauce, pickles, and tomato.