Street Food at Home

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

⏱️ Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 🍽️ Serves: 4

All the shawarma flavor with weeknight ease — one pan, bold spices, zero fuss.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, sliced into strips
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Toss the chicken, onion, oil, lemon juice, and all spices until evenly coated.
  3. Spread in a single layer and roast 22–25 minutes, until charred at the edges.
  4. Rest 5 minutes, then serve in warm pitas with garlic sauce, pickles, and fries.

Tips

  • A hot oven is everything — don’t be shy with the char.
  • Marinate up to 24 hours ahead for deeper flavor.

Published October 20, 2026