Description
Transport your family to the Middle East with this flavor-packed and aromatic chicken dinner, ready in under 40 minutes and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- Pita bread, for serving
- Cucumber-yogurt sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Toss chicken thighs and sliced onion with the spice mixture until well coated.
- Arrange on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges are crisp.
- Serve with warm pita and cucumber-yogurt sauce.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor. This dish pairs great with a side salad or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, sheet pan, family dinner, baked chicken, Middle Eastern