Chicken Shawarma Marinade

Try this easy marinade for chicken shawarma - all you need is Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and simple spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and oregano.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon fresh or jarred minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a resealable plastic container or bag. Shake until ingredients are evenly combined and chicken is well coated. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.

Step 2

Discard excess marinade and cook the chicken as desired when ready to make sandwiches or wraps.