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Chicken Shawarma with Potatoes

Juicy chicken thighs and golden potato chunks roast together until the edges crisp and the spices bloom into a warm, fragrant coating. Tart lemon and earthy turmeric linger on the tongue with every tender bite.

Chicken Shawarma with Potatoes
Total
47 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
27 min
Serves
1

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
509
Protein
34g
Carbs
39g
Fat
23g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
711mg

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes (2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. oil, garlic, cumin, salt, cinnamon, turmeric, and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer half the mixture to another medium bowl. Add potatoes, bell pepper, and onion to one bowl; toss to coat. Add chicken to the second bowl; toss to coat. Cover both bowls and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and drizzle with the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil.
  3. With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetable mixture and the chicken to the prepared baking sheet (discard the marinade). Roast, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender and lightly browned at the edges, 25 to 28 minutes. (Refrigerate half the chicken and half the vegetable mixture for another use; see Associated Recipes.) Garnish with parsley (or chives), if desired.