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Grilled Chicken Shawarma {recipe by Feasting At Home}

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs to 2 ΒΌ lb chicken thighs bone in
  • 2 TBSP ground cumin
  • 2 TBSP ground coriander
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 TBSP olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne or more, if you like heat
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  • Combine the cumin, coriander, garlic cloves, salt, olive oil, cayenne, ginger, pepper and cloves in a food processor. Process until it forms a paste.
  • Place chicken into a large bowl or ziploc bag. Add paste and stir to coat.
  • Let chicken sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • Prepare your grill for medium high heat.
  • Grill chicken for 30-40 minutes or until it reaches an internal temp of at least 165 degrees. If chicken becomes too browned before it is ready, you can finish it in a 350 degree oven.