Chicken Shawarma Marinade
This chicken shawarma marinade is middle eastern inspired and the perfect flavorful chicken for grilled, roasted, baked, or shredded chicken.
Servings 8
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
Instructions
- Put garlic, coriander, cardamom, cayenne pepper, paprika, sumac, salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Combine with a spoon.
- Add in lemon juice and avocado oil, and stir until well combined.
- Add chicken and marinade in a large gallon size zip lock bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken to ensure its thoroughly coated.
- Leave it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 24 hours, or store in the freezer for future use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg