Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Shawarma Tower

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon turmeric

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional, for heat)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Juice of 1 lemon

For Serving:

• Pita bread or flatbreads

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced cucumbers

• Shredded lettuce

• Pickles

• Garlic sauce or tahini

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken:

   • In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, spices, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

   • Add chicken thighs, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

2. Prepare the tower:

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Stack chicken thighs on a skewer or tightly on a baking sheet to form a “tower” shape (you can use a cone-shaped foil base if desired).

3. Bake:

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on edges.

   • Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.

4. Serve:

   • Slice chicken from the tower and serve in pita with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, pickles, and garlic sauce.

   • Great for shawarma plates with rice and salad too!