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Delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma wrapped in a pita and topped with raita, held by a hand. The pita is filled with flavorful marinated chicken, accompanied by a refreshing yogurt sauce.

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

Embark on a flavor-filled adventure with this incredible Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma recipe. Immerse yourself in Middle Eastern delights without leaving home. Experience the convenience of a one-pan meal bursting with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a heavenly yogurt sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Inactive 12 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 8
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

For the Marinade

For the Relish

  • 1 large cucumber seeded and chopped
  • 3 roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Avocado or olive oil

For the Yogurt Sauce

For the Vegetables

  • 1 1/2 lbs baby Yukon potatoes halved *See Notes for keto subsitutes
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp Avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • pink salt to taste

To Serve (opetiona)

  • 8 pita rounds *See Notes for keto subsitutes
  • hummus
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • For the Chicken
  • Place the yogurt, oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, allspice, cayenne pepper, garlic, lemon zest and the juice from 2 of the lemons, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag and use your hands to make sure the chicken is well coated with the marinade. Refrigerated, for 12 to 24 hours.

For the Relish

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, red onion, parsley, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator.

For the Yogurt Sauce

  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, cover and refrigerate.

To Cook

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl toss the vegetables with the olive oil, cumin, and salt.
  • Scatter the vegetables on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, then toss the potatoes and cauliflower with tongs to ensure they’re cooking evenly, nestle the chicken thighs into the vegetables, and return the pan to the oven for 20 minutes more until chicken and vegetables are cooked through (chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees). Allow the chicken to rest 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

To Serve

  • To make the wraps, warm the pita rounds (or flatbread) in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then spread some hummus over each one, spoon about 2 or 3 tablespoons of relish, add the chicken shawarma, drizzle with yogurt sauce, top with feta cheese, and serve.

Notes

Substitute radishes, turnips, or rutabaga for the potatoes or double the cauliflower. You can also use low-carb veggies like bell pepper or broccoli. Removing the potatoes lowers the carb count by over 10 carbs.
You can make these keto flatbreads in place of pita rounds or you can use store bought keto pita bread or make lettuce wraps.
Options for serving are not included in the nutritional info.

Disclaimer

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, easy, easy recipes, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, main dish, One Pan
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