Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

This chicken breast marinated in a savory yogurt can be served in shawarma sandwiches for lunch or as an entree at a Lebanese dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Mix in chicken strips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Remove chicken from the bowl and arrange in a single layer on a broiling pan. Discard excess marinade.

Step 3

Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.