Sabrina Vega
@savega
Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Marinade
This flavorful shawarma marinade is perfect for chicken, infusing it with zesty lemon, aromatic spices, and rich olive oil. Ideal for grilling or roasting, it brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
Details
- Cuisine:middle-eastern
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:11
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Total time15 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 2
- 2/3 cup
- 4 tablespoons
- 4 teaspoons
- 4 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Marinade.
Step 1
Start by zesting the lemons until you gather about a tablespoon of that bright, fragrant zest.
Step 2
Next, cut the lemons in half and squeeze their juice into a bowl, capturing all that tangy goodness.
Step 3
Now, grab a glass jar and combine the lemon zest and juice with a splash of olive oil, a clove of minced garlic, a sprinkle of smoked paprika, and a dash of ground cumin and coriander.
Step 4
For a little kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes, along with a pinch of salt, ground turmeric, black pepper, and a hint of ground cinnamon.
Step 5
Once everything is in the jar, seal it tightly with a lid and shake it up vigorously.
Step 6
This will blend all those vibrant flavors together beautifully, creating a delicious dressing or marinade that’s sure to elevate your dish.
Step 7
Enjoy the process and let the fresh aromas inspire your cooking!.