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chicken schwarma
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Chicken Shawarma In A Loaf Pan

Marinated chicken is stacked together in a loaf pan and baked in the oven until it reaches tender perfection. It's then sliced thin and makes the perfect, most succulent chicken shawarma.
Use this versatile tender chicken on gyros, sandwiches, salads, bowls and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Mallory Austin

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts pounded to an even 1/4 inch thickness
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated pepper
  • 3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stick butter, partially melted
  • 1/3 cup parmesan
  • 1/4 cup freshly minced parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add in the chicken followed by all the marinade ingredients: garlic, yogurt, seasonings, parmesan, butter and parsley.
  • Toss everything together until chicken is evenly coated on both sides. Be sure to scrape excess marinade off the sides of the bowl and spread it on the chicken.
  • Pile the chicken evenly in a loaf pan coated in non-stick spray. Bake at 450 degrees  uncovered for 45 minutes or until the internal temp reaches at least 165 degrees at the thickest point.
  • Remove from the oven. There will be lots of excess pan juices. Pour excess juice into a bowl, then pour the bowl of juices back into the loaf pan over the chicken.
  • Pour the juices back into the bowl and set aside. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • To slice, turn out the pan onto a clean cutting board. Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the chicken.
  • To store, add some of the reserved pan juices into the food storage container along with the chicken. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

For traditional chicken shawarma flavors, use the following marinade instead (the cooking process and timing remains the same):
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cardamon
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 white onion, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil