Samuel’s Chicken Shawarma with Roasted Cauliflower

Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4Toss the chicken on the sheet pan with ¼ cup of the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until well coated.
  5. 5Toss the chicken on the sheet pan with ¼ cup of the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until well coated.
  6. 6Toss the chicken on the sheet pan with ¼ cup of the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until well coated.
  7. 7Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the sheet pan along with the cauliflower, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt and toss with the chicken to coat well.
  8. 8Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the sheet pan along with the cauliflower, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt and toss with the chicken to coat well.
  9. 9Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the sheet pan along with the cauliflower, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt and toss with the chicken to coat well.
  10. 10Spread into an even layer and roast until the chicken and cauliflower are golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  11. 11Spread into an even layer and roast until the chicken and cauliflower are golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  12. 12Spread into an even layer and roast until the chicken and cauliflower are golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  13. 13Thinly slice the chicken and eat with the cauliflower, onion, and any accompaniments you like.
  14. 14Thinly slice the chicken and eat with the cauliflower, onion, and any accompaniments you like.
  15. 15Thinly slice the chicken and eat with the cauliflower, onion, and any accompaniments you like.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each halved crosswise
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each halved crosswise
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each halved crosswise
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 8- to 9-ounce bag fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 8- to 9-ounce bag fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 8- to 9-ounce bag fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 red onion, halved and cut into ½-inch-thick wedges
  • 1 red onion, halved and cut into ½-inch-thick wedges
  • 1 red onion, halved and cut into ½-inch-thick wedges
  • pita
  • pita
  • pita
  • thinned Greek yogurt
  • thinned Greek yogurt
  • thinned Greek yogurt
  • tahini
  • tahini
  • tahini
  • feta
  • feta
  • feta
  • olives
  • olives
  • olives
  • chopped cucumbers
  • chopped cucumbers
  • chopped cucumbers
  • chopped tomatoes
  • chopped tomatoes
  • chopped tomatoes
  • lettuce leaves
  • lettuce leaves
  • lettuce leaves
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • mint
  • mint
  • mint

Equipment

ovensheet panaluminum foil

Tips

  • Alternatively, you can marinate the chicken in the refridge for up to 8 hours, then bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • If you’d like more browning, broil for a few minutes.
  • If serving with pita, wrap the pita in aluminum foil; when the chicken’s done, set it aside briefly and transfer the pita to the oven to warm for about 5 minutes.