Chicken Shawarma Dinner Recipe

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

Prepare Greek Rice

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked. Fluff with a fork and stir in feta cheese and parsley.

Make Greek Salad

In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Prepare Tzatziki Sauce

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Grill the Chicken

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.

Grill Tomatoes

Cut large tomatoes in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill cut-side down for about 4-5 minutes until charred.