Try this chicken shawarma recipe that’s better than takeout

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken thighs with smoked paprika, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, salt, chili flakes, freshly cracked pepper, grated garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Seal the marinade in a zip-top bag and refrigerate, preferably overnight.

Remove the chicken from the fridge 45 minutes to 1 hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Pat the marinated chicken dry to prevent it from catching fire when cooking.

Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing full fat Greek yogurt, more lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, and crumbled feta (or hummus for a dairy-free option).

Let the yogurt sauce sit to develop flavors.

Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Slice the cooked chicken thinly after it has baked for 35 to 40 minutes.

Serve the sliced chicken with yogurt sauce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and hot sauce.

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