Street Food at Home
Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma
All the shawarma flavor with weeknight ease — one pan, bold spices, zero fuss.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, sliced into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red onion, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss the chicken, onion, oil, lemon juice, and all spices until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer and roast 22–25 minutes, until charred at the edges.
- Rest 5 minutes, then serve in warm pitas with garlic sauce, pickles, and fries.
Tips
- A hot oven is everything — don’t be shy with the char.
- Marinate up to 24 hours ahead for deeper flavor.