Home›Recipes›Main Dishes›Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma← Back to recipesMain DishesOven-Roasted Chicken ShawarmaYield4-6 servings Scale ingredients½×1×2×3×MeasurementsBothUSMetric Open Cook ModePrint recipeZu Mahlzeit oder Plan hinzufügen Print options Include recipe image Include notes Include times and yield Compact layout Include crossed-out ingredientsOpen print previewCancel IngredientsAlles zur Einkaufsliste hinzufügenClear checksJuice of 2 lemonsZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp (135 mL) olive oil, dividedZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen6 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed, and mincedZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen1 tsp kosher saltZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen2 tsp freshly ground black pepperZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen2 tsp ground cuminZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen2 tsp paprikaZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen1/2 tsp ground turmericZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügenPinch of ground cinnamonZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügenCrushed red pepper, to tasteZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen2 lb (907 g) boneless skinless chicken thighsZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen1 large red onion, peeled and quarteredZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügen2 tbsp chopped fresh parsleyZur Einkaufsliste hinzufügenInstructionsWhisk the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.Heat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a rimmed sheet pan with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the onion to the chicken and toss.Remove the chicken and onion from the marinade and spread them evenly on the pan. Roast until browned at the edges and cooked through, 30-40 minutes.Rest for 2 minutes, then slice. For crisper edges, briefly saute the sliced chicken in a hot skillet with a little olive oil.Scatter with parsley and serve with pita, tahini or white sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, hot sauce, olives, feta, rice, or other preferred accompaniments.Keep cookingRelated recipesMore in Main Dishes → Main DishesEasy Chicken Parmesan4 servings Main DishesSlow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Main DishesCilantro-Lime Chicken4 servings55 min Main DishesChicken Shawarma4 servings