Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

I have found that the NY Times recipes are some of my absolute favorites. This recipe is full of fresh ingredients, and the flavors are awesome. The entire family loved it! If you want a short cut, purchase a rotisserie chicken and sub it in for the oven-roasted chicken. Either way, you'll love

it. Oh, and I've added a recipe for white sauce to just add to the deliciousness of it all...the recipe makes a TON of sauce...you could probably cut it in half if you would like to. Enjoy and Happy Cooking!!!

Ingredients:

2 lemons, juiced

1/2 cup plus 1T olive oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp kosher 

salt

2 tsp ground black pepper

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp turmeric

A pinch ground cinnamon

Red pepper flakes, to taste

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 red onion, peeled and quartered

2 T chopped fresh parsley

toppings: kalamata olives, hot sauce, pitas, grape tomatoes, WHITE SAUCE*

Recipe for Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma from NYTIMES.com. Complete recipe found HERE.

*WHITE SAUCE:

1 cup plain yogurt

1T plus 1tsp tahini

1/4 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp lemon zest

2 T lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

minced dill/mint optional.

Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl...fold in dill/mint if you would like. 

Happy Cooking!