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Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma

Name: Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless), 1 lb; Olive Oil, 3 tbsp; Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed), 2 tbsp; Garlic (minced), 3 cloves; Ground Cumin, 1 tsp; Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp; Ground Coriander, 1/2 tsp; Ground Turmeric, 1/2 tsp; Cayenne Pepper, 1/2 tsp; Salt and Pepper, to taste; Tahini, 1/2 cup; Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp; Garlic (minced), 2 cloves; Water, 1/4 cup (adjust for consistency); Salt, to taste; Cherry Tomatoes, 1 cup (halved); Red Onion (thinly sliced), 1/2; Fresh Parsley (chopped), 1/4 cup

This Mediterranean chicken shawarma is marinated in aromatic spices and served with a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

4.7(986 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 4, 2025

Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Tahini Sauce

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 502 kcal
Protein: 27.7 g
Carbs: 12.3 g
Fat: 40.1 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2009 kcal
Protein: 110.7 g
Carbs: 49.3 g
Fat: 160.5 g
Fiber: 7.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless) 1 lb	877	87	0	59.1	0
Olive Oil 3 tbsp	357	0	0	40.5	0
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) 2 tbsp	8	0.1	2.8	0	0.1
Garlic (minced) 3 cloves	13	0.6	2.9	0	0.2
Ground Cumin 1 tsp	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
Smoked Paprika 1 tsp	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
Ground Coriander 1/2 tsp	1	0.1	0.3	0.1	0.1
Ground Turmeric 1/2 tsp	4	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.2
Cayenne Pepper 1/2 tsp	3	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.4
Salt and Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Tahini 1/2 cup	673	19.4	24	59.4	2
Lemon Juice 2 tbsp	8	0.1	2.8	0	0.1
Garlic (minced) 2 cloves	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Water 1/4 cup (adjust for consistency)	0	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup (halved)	27	1.3	5.8	0.3	2
Red Onion (thinly sliced) 1/2	22	0.6	5.2	0.1	0.8
Fresh Parsley (chopped) 1/4 cup	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Mix the Marinade
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat the Chicken
Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
Tip: Do not over-marinate the chicken as it can become mushy.

Preparing the Tahini Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
2
Adjust Consistency
Gradually add water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
Tip: Adjust the water in the tahini sauce based on your preferred thickness.
3
Season
Season with salt.

How to Make Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.
2
Prepare Garnishes
While the chicken is grilling, prep the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
3
Assemble the Dish
Slice the grilled chicken and arrange on a platter with garnishes and tahini sauce.