Description

All the bold, fragrant flavors of chicken shawarma—done weeknight-easy on a single sheet pan. Juicy marinated chicken roasts alongside sweet peppers, onions, and bursty cherry tomatoes for a complete dinner in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Veggies

1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 red onion (large, sliced into wedges)
1 yellow bell pepper (large, sliced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (left whole)
fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

For the Shawarma Marinade

4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground allspice
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
ground cinnamon (pinch)
cayenne pepper (pinch)
black pepper (pinch)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and prepare your pan: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
Mix the shawarma marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, water, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper until a fragrant paste forms.
Arrange chicken and vegetables: On the prepared sheet pan, add chicken pieces, red onion wedges, sliced yellow bell pepper, and whole cherry tomatoes. Spread into a single layer.
Toss to coat: Drizzle the marinade evenly over everything and toss directly on the pan with tongs (or hands) until every piece is well coated.
Roast: Spread back into an even layer without overcrowding (use two pans if needed). Roast 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
Garnish & serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the shawarma aromas!

Notes

Serving ideas: Pile into warm pitas with tahini sauce or garlic yogurt, or serve over turmeric rice with a crisp cucumber-tomato salad. Tip: For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Calories: 410
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 575
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 4
Protein: 42
Cholesterol: 120