Recipe for Oven Roasted Shawarma Chicken

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this succulent and aromatic spiced chicken recipe. Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a fragrant blend of Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, and a touch of harissa seasoning. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the chicken is left to marinate for 2-4 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse and enhance the meat. Once marinated, the chicken breasts are baked to juicy perfection in the oven, creating a delightful main dish. Serve this flavorful spiced chicken with rice pilaf and roasted potatoes for a hearty meal. For a delightful variation, thinly slice the cooked chicken and serve it on pita bread, garnished with Farm Boy™ Hummus, Farm Boy™ Tabouleh, and Farm Boy™ Pickles, for a Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic dish. Enjoy this dish that combines bold spices and tender chicken for a truly satisfying dining experience.

Recipe for Oven Roasted Shawarma Chicken
Recipe for Oven Roasted Shawarma Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1/3 cup Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 L)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp Farm Boy™️ Ground Cumin
• 2 tsp Farm Boy™️ Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Farm Boy™️ Ground All Spice
• 1/4 tsp Farm Boy™️ Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Farm Boy™️ Ground Turmeric
• Farm Boy™ Harissa Seasoning (58 g) to taste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. In medium bowl combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, harissa powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.

2. Place chicken breasts in resealable plastic bag and add marinade mixture. Make sure it coats chicken well.

3. Marinate 2-4 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken breasts on greased baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

4. Slice thinly and serve with rice pilaf and roasted potatoes.

5. Variation: slice thinly and serve on pita bread, garnished with Farm Boy™️ Hummus, Farm Boy™️ Tabouleh and Farm Boy™️ Pickles.