Shawarma Marinade for Chicken

Middle Eastern spices combine with olive oil and lemon juice to create this richly seasoned shawarma marinade for chicken.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 medium lemons
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 4 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic
• 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.66666668653488 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Zest lemons until you have 1 tablespoon zest. Juice both lemons.

Step 2

Combine lemon zest and juice with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon in a glass jar. Seal jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.