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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken, Sandwich, Shawarma
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 115kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cardamom
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • ¼ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Mix all the spices in a large bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Add the chicken and cover completely with the spice mixture.
  • Place the spiced chicken breasts in an ovenproof dish.
  • Pour any remaining spice mix over the chicken breasts.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove and slice the breasts into thin slices.
  • Mix the chicken slices with the liquid from the baking dish and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg