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Tender Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma Recipe

By Jeff Misenti

Chicken Shawarma
Credit: Adobe Stock

Difficulty Level: easy

10 min Prep
15 min Cook
25 min Total
4 Servings

When it comes to a busy weekday, the options are something from the freezer, something from the takeaway, or make something. That latter option is too often skipped, but with this super easy chicken shawarma recipe, you get fast home cooked food that’s delicious.

The recipe combines chicken thighs with warm spices, lemon and garlic and can be customized with toppings, no fuss or hassle, great food without the headache.

If you’ve got an instant pot, then you’ll know the difference it can make in the kitchen. It’s a genuine shortcut that’s worth the space it takes up.

If tender chicken made for pita wraps or rice bowls sounds good, check out the ingredients and steps below.

Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (450g)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15ml)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika (5ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (2g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (1g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pita bread or rice (for serving)
  • Toppings including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tahini sauce

Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma Instructions

  1. Stir olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken and coat it well, then marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if you have the time.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes, just until it starts to brown.
  5. Lock the lid and set to Pressure Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Quick release the pressure when the timer ends.
  7. Serve hot with wraps, pita bread or rice, then pile on lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber.
  8. Finish with tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 300cal
Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 500mg