Oven-Roasted Chicken Shwarma By Shred Happens Ingredients • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs – Trim excess fat as desired. • 2-3 tbsp olive oil • 3-4 pinches of salt (adjust to taste) • Freshly cracked black pepper • 2 tbsp plain yogurt • Juice of ½ large lemon Spices: • 1 tbsp dried thyme • 1½ tbsp garlic powder • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • ½ tbsp Aleppo pepper (or substitute with a mix of red pepper flakes and sweet paprika) • ½ tsp cayenne pepper • ½ tsp turmeric • ½ tsp cumin • ¼ tsp ground cardamom (optional) • ½ tsp cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg (optional) Additional Ingredients: • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced Instructions 1. Prepare the Chicken • Add the trimmed chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl. • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. • Stir in the yogurt to help tenderize the chicken and enhance flavor. • Add all the spices and mix thoroughly, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated. 2. Marinate • Mix in the thinly sliced red onion. • Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight) in the refrigerator. If short on time, you can proceed immediately, but longer marination enhances flavor. 3. Prepare for Cooking • Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. • Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). 4. Bake • Pack the marinated chicken tightly into a bread loaf pan (about 8.5” x 4.5” x 2.5”). • Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a deep golden color on top. 5. Finishing Touches • Remove the pan from the oven and tilt it over a bowl to drain excess juices (save this flavorful liquid for drizzling or making broth). • Flip the chicken loaf onto a cutting board and slice it into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. 6. Serve & Store • Enjoy as-is, in a salad, in a grain bowl, or wrapped in a pita. • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Pro Tips: • For extra crispy edges, broil the sliced chicken on a sheet pan for 2-3 minutes before serving. From @Shredhappens #keto #ketorecipes #shred #sendit #shwarma #juicy #latenight #bbq #mediterranean #grill #chef #KitchenHacks #EasyRecipe #quickrecipes #hurry #kid #duo #temwork #greek#duoo#temworkmeat #greeks#greeksalad #cabbage #orthopedicsurgeon #doctor #doctorsoftiktok #surgerytiktok #surgeonsoftiktok #husbandwife - @seattlehanddoc