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Sheri

Chicken Shawarma Rotisserie Recipe

4 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 408
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves optional
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Serving:
  • Warm pita bread or flatbread
  • Tzatziki garlic sauce, or tahini sauce
  • Sliced cucumbers tomatoes, red onions
  • Fresh parsley or pickles optional

Equipment

  • Rotisserie

Method
 

  1. Preheat the shawarma machine.
  2. Stack marinated chicken tightly on the rotisserie spit.
  3. Cook chicken, allowing it to rotate evenly until golden and cooked through:
  4. Thin stack (2–3 lbs): ~1.5–2 hours
  5. Thicker stack (4 lbs or more): ~2–3 hours
  6. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F / 74°C).
  7. Slice off the outer layers as they cook.
  8. Warm pita bread, flatbread, or prepare a bowl.
  9. Add sliced chicken, sauce, and toppings (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, parsley).
  10. Roll or fold the pita or assemble the bowl and serve.