Chicken Shawarma Skewers

Name: Chicken Shawarma Skewers
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Turkse recepten
Ingredients: 50 g Greek yogurt; 10 g tomato paste; 35 ml olive oil; 10 ml lemon juice; 10 g fresh parsley; 5 g salt; 5 g ground cumin; 5 g onion powder; 3 g garlic powder; 5 g paprika; 2 g cayenne pepper; 3 g cardamom; 1.5 g black pepper; 600 g chicken thighs; skewers; olive oil

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Najat

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These chicken shawarma skewers are packed with bold spices and creamy, tangy flavor from the yogurt marinade. The chicken turns out juicy on the inside with a lightly charred, golden outside. Perfect for a quick dinner, served with rice, salad, or wrapped in pita bread for a simple homemade shawarma-style meal.

45 minutes

4 Portions

Easy

Ingredients

Portions

50 g Greek yogurt, 4 tbsps

10 g tomato paste, 1 tbsp

35 ml olive oil, 2 tbsps

10 ml lemon juice, ½ lemon

10 g fresh parsley, finely chopped

5 g salt, ⅚ tsp

5 g ground cumin, 1⅔ tsp

5 g onion powder, 1⅔ tsp

3 g garlic powder, 1 tsp

5 g paprika, 1⅔ tsp

2 g cayenne pepper, ⅔ tsp

3 g cardamom, 1 tsp

1.5 g black pepper, ½ tsp

600 g chicken thighs, cut into cubes

EXTRA

skewers

olive oil, for frying

Tips

Chicken thighs work best for this recipe because they stay juicy and tender while cooking, unlike chicken breast which can dry out more easily.

For the best flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but if you have time, a few hours or even overnight in the fridge will make it even better.

If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 20 minutes first so they don’t burn during cooking.

Make sure to turn the skewers often so the chicken cooks evenly and gets a nice golden color all around.

Instructions

Ingredienten klaar leggen voor de kip shoarma

Prepare all the ingredients in advance so you can work quickly.

Kip mengen met de marinade voor de shoarma

In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and all the spices. Mix well. Add the chicken cubes and stir until fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for more flavor).

Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.

Kip shoarma rondom gaar bakken in een koekenpan

Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook or grill the chicken shawarma skewers until golden brown and cooked through, this should take about 8–10 minutes.