Description
A delicious shawarma marinade that enhances chicken with vibrant Middle Eastern flavors, perfect for grilling or adding to bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Chicken pieces (for grilling or hummus bowl)
Instructions
- Gather a large bowl.
- Add the cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, and turmeric into the bowl.
- Incorporate the juice of one lemon and honey.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well-combined with no dry spots.
- Coat each piece of chicken generously with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Adjust spices according to your taste. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Marinate longer for richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: shawarma, marinade, chicken, Middle Eastern, grilling, easy recipe