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February 14, 2016 · 8 Comments

Baked Chicken (Shawarma Style)

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As I was chicken recipe browsing the other day, I found a recipe for Chicken Shawarma that looked so good. Whenever I find a new recipe or get an idea of something that I might like to make, I spend a few minutes googling recipes and looking on Pinterest. I look at ingredients, cooking style, etc. And then, more often than not, I pull ideas from multiple recipes and improvising as I go along, I create my own version. That is exactly what I did when I decided to make this Baked Chicken (Shawarma Style) and oh man, did it turn out tasty. So tasty in fact, that I made it twice in two weeks.

Baked Chicken (Sharwarma Style)And, the best part, it was so easy!! Like seriously easy! Measure & dump marinade into large zip lock baggie, add chicken, let marinade. Bake.

Baked Chicken (Shawarma Style)

Look at all the color on that beautiful Baked Chicken! It’s perfectly baked and still juicy & tender inside.
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Baked Chicken (Shawarma Style)

I’ve already decided that the next time my vegetarian daughter is home, that I’m going to make a cauliflower version of this recipe. It sounds equally as delicious as the chicken!

And, without the Garlic Tahini Sauce, the Shawarma Baked Chicken is W30 compliant!!

**Disclaimer, if you’re following any of my recipes that I note as Whole 30 compliant, please check your ingredient labels first as they can vary.

Baked Chicken (Sharwarma Style)
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5 from 6 votes

Baked Chicken (Shawarma Style)

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

  • 4 skin on bone in, chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 large lemons use juice from 2 for marinade, 1 wedged for serving
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • Optional: fresh chopped parsley for serving
  • Garlic Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 TBSP tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3-4 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • In large zip lock baggie (or bowl), combine together: olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and pepper flakes.
  • Place chicken breasts into marinade and place in 'fridge, marinade for at least an hour (preferably longer).
  • Peel and slice onions and place into large oven proof baking dish. Place chicken on top of onion slices. Pour any remaining marinade into baking dish. If needed add a drizzle of olive oil to make sure onions are well coated (so they don't burn).
  • Place baking dish into preheated 425* oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, depending on size of chicken breast. Chicken should be well browned.
  • For Sauce:
  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. If sauce seems a little thick, add a little more lemon juice.
  • Serve chicken with roasted onions and a big spoonful of the Garlic Tahini Sauce. *Optional: top with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

 

 

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Comments

  1. Isabella says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious looking recipe, packed full of flavour! The sauce that goes with it sounds yum, and you have taken such gorgeous photographs!

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  2. Tina Marie says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    I have to tell you the truth – I had to look up “Shawarma” 🙂 Oh, and does this sound delicious! I’m thinking the cauliflower version is going to be awesome!

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  3. Linda Omura says

    February 16, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    Always like a dish that you can marinade in a bag with a lot of great ingredients and spices. This one is a keeper I can tell. I also have a vegetarian daughter and like the idea of making it with cauliflower.

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  4. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    February 16, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never heard of this kind of chicken and I need to remedy that! Looks so delicious!

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  5. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    February 17, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Great dish Renee. I love recipes where the chicken marinates first, always so tender and juicy. I’m intrigued by the cinnamon! Gotta give this a try!

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  6. Whitney says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been wanting to cook chicken shawarma for a while now, after having it out at an awesome Mediterranean restaurant, but haven’t had a chance (and it keeps slipping my mind!) Love that it’s, and I’m glad you’ve reminded me of a future endeavor! Bookmarking!! 🙂

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  7. Diane says

    February 21, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    Looks absolutely delicious! I want to dive right into a plate of this yummy dish!

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  8. Rosemary says

    February 22, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I have never heard of Shawarma style, but it does sound amazing and it looks delicious.

    Reply

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