Everyone loves a sheet pan meal for its convenience and easy cleanup; what I love most about sheet pan meals are when they transform into something even more delicious, like a sandwich or wrap! That’s exactly how I serve this easy Shawarma-inspired sheet pan chicken. Flavorful spices coat cubed chicken breast and onion, which is then quickly roasted at a high temperature to maintain juiciness. Serve this chicken in a bowl alongside rice, or in a pita with yogurt sauce!
What you’ll need to make this Easy Shawarma-Inspired Sheet Pan Chicken
One word: spices! This recipe is all about the spice blend, and that plus chicken, olive oil and onions are all you’ll need to make this delicious dish. Here is a detailed list of ingredients I used for this sheet pan meal:
- chicken breast
- onion
- olive oil
- cumin
- cinnamon
- allspice
- coriander
- turmeric
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- onion powder
- oregano
- paprika
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How to make sheet pan chicken shawarma
To make this easy recipe, cube the chicken breast and slice the onion. Add the chicken and onion to a bowl. Add the cumin, cinnamon, allspice, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, kosher salt, onion powder, oregano, and paprika together with the olive oil and add to the chicken and onion. Toss to combine so the chicken is thoroughly coated in the spices.
Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight to get the best flavor.
Once ready to cook, arrange the seasoned chicken and onion on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes at 450F or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F. Optionally, broil the chicken for 2 minutes to add a crispy outer texture.
How to serve this easy sheet pan meal
This sheet pan meal is so easy to throw together, and the options for serving are plentiful: my favorite way is on a pita or wrap, with some yogurt sauce, tomatoes and red onion for a “fakeout takeout” vibe. You can also serve this chicken in a bowl with rice and a veggie, or on top of a big salad!
Easy Shawarma-Inspired Sheet Pan Chicken
Equipment
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cube the chicken and slice the onion.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil and spices.
- Toss the chicken and the onion in the spices.
- Cover and marinate for 4 or more hours, or overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the chicken and onions on the parchment paper and roast for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F.
- Optionally, turn the broiler on for 2 minutes to get the outsides of the chicken crispy.
Notes
Nutrition
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This chicken was incredible! The spices were perfect. I served it with rice, roasted veggies, and Trader Joe’s peanut sauce. “It’s the second best thing you’ve cooked all year” – High praise from my husband 10/10.
Can’t wait to try this! What kind of pita bread did you use?
Delicious. Made pita sandwiches- added sliced cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes. Used store bought Tzatziki sauce- a huge success for the kids!!! Chicken had fantastic flavor!!!! Thank you Steph!!!
1000000 stars! This was absolutely delicious and I cannot wait to make it again!
I appreciate how you elevate a simple meal into something versatile and flavorful, perfect for different serving options. It’s inspiring to see your creativity and passion for creating delightful dishes.
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Super easy and great flavor! Put it all together before work and it took no time to bake it tonight.
Easy to make and the family loved it! Thanks!