Chicken Shawarma Marinade

This chicken shawarma marinade is middle eastern inspired and the perfect flavorful chicken for grilled, roasted, baked, or shredded chicken.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword chicken marinade, Chicken Shawarma Mediterranean Salad, shawarma marinade

Prep Time 10

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 221kcal

Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

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.

Notes

I've used this chicken marinade recipe for all types of cooking methods. My favorite is grilled because there is just something about juicy grilled chicken on a crunchy fresh salad that I love. But I've also made this in a slow cooker and instant pot as shredded chicken to go in pitas and other dishes. Trust me, no matter how you eat it, it will be a delicious and a total crowd-pleaser if you can bring yourself to share any!

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