Home›Recipes›Main Dishes›Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma← Back to recipesMain DishesOven-Roasted Chicken ShawarmaYield4-6 servings Scale ingredients½×1×2×3×MeasurementsBothUSMetric Open Cook ModePrint recipeAdd to meal or plan Print options Include recipe image Include notes Include times and yield Compact layout Include crossed-out ingredientsOpen print previewCancel IngredientsAdd all to shopping listClear checksJuice of 2 lemonsAdd to shopping list1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp (135 mL) olive oil, dividedAdd to shopping list6 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed, and mincedAdd to shopping list1 tsp kosher saltAdd to shopping list2 tsp freshly ground black pepperAdd to shopping list2 tsp ground cuminAdd to shopping list2 tsp paprikaAdd to shopping list1/2 tsp ground turmericAdd to shopping listPinch of ground cinnamonAdd to shopping listCrushed red pepper, to tasteAdd to shopping list2 lb (907 g) boneless skinless chicken thighsAdd to shopping list1 large red onion, peeled and quarteredAdd to shopping list2 tbsp chopped fresh parsleyAdd to shopping listInstructionsWhisk the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.Heat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a rimmed sheet pan with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the onion to the chicken and toss.Remove the chicken and onion from the marinade and spread them evenly on the pan. Roast until browned at the edges and cooked through, 30-40 minutes.Rest for 2 minutes, then slice. For crisper edges, briefly saute the sliced chicken in a hot skillet with a little olive oil.Scatter with parsley and serve with pita, tahini or white sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, hot sauce, olives, feta, rice, or other preferred accompaniments.Keep cookingRelated recipesMore in Main Dishes → Main DishesEasy Chicken Parmesan4 servings Main DishesSlow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Main DishesCilantro-Lime Chicken4 servings55 min Main DishesChicken Shawarma4 servings