Israeli Street Chicken Shawarma
Spiced chicken thigh roasted until charred at the edges, ready to pile into pitta or onto rice.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.85 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the spices, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a good grind of black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
- 3
Spread the onions over a large roasting tin and lay the chicken on top.
- 4
Roast for 30 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through with browned, crisp edges.
30 min - 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. Serve with hummus, salad and pickles.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.