Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

INGREDIENTS

- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts)

- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 large thighs)

- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

- 2 tsp cumin

- 2 tsp paprika

- 1 tsp allspice

- 3/4 tsp turmeric

- 1/4 tsp garlic powder

- 1/4 tsp cinnamon

- Pinch of cayenne

- Salt and black pepper

- Nonstick cooking oil spray

YOU WILL ALSO NEED

- Grill or baking sheet, tongs, skillet, spatula, foil, plastic wrap.

- Slice the chicken breasts into 5-6 pieces each and the thighs into 3-4 pieces each. Place them in a marinating dish or large plastic zipper bag.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, the spices, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper (if you're salt sensitive, use 1/2 tsp of salt). Pour the spice marinade over the chicken pieces. Stir with a spoon till all the chicken pieces are evenly coated in the marinade.

Cover the marinating dish with plastic wrap, or close the zipper bag. Place chicken in the refrigerator and let it marinate at least 1 hour, up to overnight.