Shawarma de Pollo

Shawarma de Pollo

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  • Prep20m
  • Cook35m
  • Hands-off240m
Total time
4h 55m
Cook at
425°F
Internal temp
165°F
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Hands-off
4h

Hands-off time is mostly rising, proofing, resting, or marinating—not counted in prep or cook.

Recipe written for 4 servings

Adobo

Principal

Salsa de Ajo

Aderezos

Uses your kitchen

Estufa

Horno

Microondas

Cookware

Sartén

Sartén

Sartén de Hierro Fundido

Bakeware

Bandeja de Horneado

Fridge

4 days

Freezer

60 days

Reheat

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Instructions

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup aceite de oliva, 3 tbsp jugo de limón, 4 cloves ajo minced, 2 tsp comino, 2 tsp pimentón smoked, 1 tsp cilantro, 1 tsp cúrcuma, 1 tsp canela, ½ tsp pimienta inglesa, ½ tsp pimienta de cayena, 1 ½ tsp sal kosher, and ½ tsp pimienta negra until well combined.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • 240 min

Add the 2 lb muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat every piece. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (or transfer to a Ziploc bag) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

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  • Plastic Wrap
  • Ziploc Bag

While the 2 lb muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel marinates (or just before serving), stir together the ½ cup yogur griego natural, 2 tbsp mayonesa, 4 cloves ajo grated, 3 tbsp jugo de limón, and 1 ½ tsp sal kosher in a small mixing bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • 425°F

When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

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  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • 30–35 min

Remove the 2 lb muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel from the marinade and arrange the thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not crowd them — use two pans if needed. Roast for 30–35 minutes, until the 2 lb muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel is cooked through and the edges are deeply golden and slightly charred.

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  • Baking Sheet
  • Chicken Thigh
  • 2–3 min

For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching closely so the 2 lb muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel chars at the edges but doesn't burn.

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  • Oven
  • 5 min

Remove the 2 lb muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice or chop the thighs into thin strips against the grain.

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  • Oven
  • Chicken Thigh
  • 1–1 min

Warm the pita breads directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.

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  • Microwave

Spread a generous layer of garlic sauce on each warm pita. Pile on the sliced muslos de pollo sin hueso y sin piel, then top with 1 medium tomate, ½ medium pepino inglés, ½ medium cebolla roja, and shredded 1 cup lechuga romana. Add a squeeze of fresh medium limón, a sprinkle of perejil fresco picado grueso, and an extra drizzle of garlic sauce. Roll or fold and serve immediately.

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  • Garlic
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

520

Cal

Protein

42 g

32%

Carbs

38 g

29%

Fat

22 g

38%