Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Dinner
Arrange a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 425°. In a small bowl, toss onions, 1/2 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil until onions are coated. Transfer onion mixture to a large baking sheet. Arrange marinated chicken around onion wedges in a single layer.
Ingredients :
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, divided
- 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1/2" strips
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 3 mini cucumbers, finely chopped
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
- 2 small red onions, sliced into 1/4" to 1/2" wedges
- Toasted pita, for serving
Directions :
- In a large bowl, mix lemon zest, tomato paste, coriander, cumin, paprika, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. yogurt, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 2 tsp. salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk garlic, tahini, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, and remaining 1/2 cup yogurt. (This can also be done in a food processor for extra fluffiness.) Stir in 2 Tbsp. parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers, tomatoes, a heavy pinch of salt, and remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Arrange a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 425°. In a small bowl, toss onions, 1/2 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil until onions are coated. Transfer onion mixture to a large baking sheet. Arrange marinated chicken around onion wedges in a single layer.
- Roast chicken until cooked through and some lightly charred bits form, and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°, about 25 minutes.
- Top with tahini yogurt sauce and cucumber mixture. Serve with pita alongside.
