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Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner

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A flavorful Middle Eastern inspired sheet-pan dinner where chicken thighs roast with vegetables in a warm shawarma spice marinade, creating a simple, aromatic meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 4 pita breads or flatbreads (for serving)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt sauce or tahini sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade until evenly covered.
  4. Spread the sliced onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes across the prepared sheet pan.
  5. Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
  8. Serve warm with pita bread or flatbread and drizzle with yogurt sauce or tahini sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegetables such as sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or carrots.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor.
  • Chickpeas can be added to the sheet pan for extra protein.
  • Chicken can be marinated up to 8 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
  • Cut vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.

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