Bold spices, juicy chicken, and a creamy garlic sauce—this Chicken Shawarma is the kind of meal that makes your kitchen smell like your favourite Middle Eastern takeout spot. Instead of a rotisserie, we’re keeping things simple with a sheet pan and oven. The result? Perfectly spiced chicken thighs, tender onions, and a roasted garlic sauce that ties everything together.
The best part: it’s made with Nutrafarms pasture-raised chicken, so you know every bite is clean, flavourful, and sourced from Ontario farms you can trust.🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) Nutrafarms chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
- 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp olive oil
For the Sheet Pan:
- 1 red onion, cut into 6–8 chunks
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley + lemon slices, for garnish
For the Roasted Garlic Sauce:
- 1 garlic head
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Marinate the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and cut into large chunks. In a bowl, mix yoghurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and all spices. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better).
Step 2 – Roast the Garlic
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the top off a garlic head, drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 45–60 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Step 3 – Prepare the Sheet Pan
Spread the marinated chicken and onion chunks on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil.
Step 4 – Bake the Chicken
Roast for 30–40 minutes until chicken is golden brown, crisp at the edges, and cooked through. Baste with pan juices before serving.
Step 5 – Make the Garlic Sauce
Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash into a paste. Mix with yoghurt, mayo, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 6 – Plate & Serve
Serve shawarma-style: with warm pita, over rice, or in a salad bowl. Add roasted onions, fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and a drizzle of garlic sauce.
🌿 Why Nutrafarms Chicken?
We use only pasture-raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken from Ontario farms. That means you can enjoy bold, flavour-packed meals without compromising on quality.
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This recipe proves that real ingredients + a little spice = next-level flavour. With Nutrafarms, you can stock your freezer with ethical, farm-sourced meat and cook meals that are both easy and extraordinary.
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