Tender Oven Baked Shawarma Chicken Recipe in a Loaf Pan

Oven Baked Shawarma Chicken. Perfectly tender chicken with a simple pan sauce to drizzle or dip. What’s not to love?

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken recipe, dinner recipe, easy meals, easy recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 336kcal

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Pound the chicken breasts thin so they cook evenly.
2 Pounds Chicken Breasts
Mix the Shawarma Seasoning. In a large bowl, combine garlic salt, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, onion powder, vegetable juice or tomato paste, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2 Teaspoons Garlic Salt, 1 Teaspoon Cumin, 2 Teaspoons Paprika, 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon, 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder, 4 Ounces Vegetable Juice, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Add the chicken Toss everything together so each piece is evenly coated.
Place them in a prepared loaf pan. Pouring any remaining sauce over the top.
Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven at 450°F and bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Tip. Pour the excess juice over the chicken or into a small bowl for dipping.

Thin chicken is key. Pounding the breasts thin ensures they cook evenly and stay juicy.
Spice tweaks. Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for extra depth and heat.