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Whole30 Chicken Shwarma Paleo Primal Gourmet Easy Recipe
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5 from 11 votes

Whole30 Chicken Shwarma

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients

For Chicken Shwarma

  • 2 Lbs Boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
  • 1 Tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/2 Tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 Tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cardamom powder
  • 1 Tsp kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • sumac powder for garnish

For Garlic Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Whole30/Paleo compliant Mayonaise
  • 1-2 Cloves Raw garlic Finely grated
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

For Garlic Sauce

  • Add mayo, garlic and lemon juice to a small mixing bowl. Stir until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For Chicken Shwarma

  • Rinse and pat chicken dry with paper towel. Slice into thin strips, width-wise, and transfer to mixing bowl along with all of the spices and 2 tbsp avocado oil.
  • Preheat cast-iron skillet over med-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of avocado oil and the chicken. Spread meat evenly across the pan and cook undisturbed until browned (approx. 6-8min). Note: you may have to cook in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. Flip chicken and cook additional 4-5 minutes or until fully cooked through and crispy.
  • Serve shwarma with a side salad, potatoes and/or cauliflower rice. Drizzle garlic sauce overtop and season everything with a dash or two of sumac.