Chicken Shawarma Skillet: A Sizzling One-Pan Delight!
Sizzling, creamy, smoky and totally irresistible Chicken Shawarma Skillet, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes marination)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cubed chicken with olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, sauté sliced onions until caramelized and golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add marinated chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing all ingredients until smooth.
- Add back the caramelized onions, toss gently, then drizzle sauce over the hot chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with warm flatbreads or pita.
Notes
- Use thighs for extra tenderness
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce
- For gluten-free version, serve with rice or gluten-free bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/chicken-shawarma-skillet-recipe/