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Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

A delicious and flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with marinated chicken, perfect for wraps or over rice.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Marinade

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
  3. 3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  4. 4. Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges.
  5. 5. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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