Chicken Shawarma – Vertical Spit

Recipe adapted from Food Dolls.

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken thighs
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 2 tsp. salt to taste
• 1 tsp. black pepper to taste
• 1 c. yogurt
• 3 TBSP tomato paste
• juice of 1 lemon or 3 TBSP
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 c. water or broth for bottom of pan
• Onion, halved for bottom and top of pan

Directions:

1. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Sprinkle the seasonings on top of chicken. Follow by adding the yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, and olive oil. Rub everything together so that the pieces of chicken are thoroughly coated.
2. In a vertical spit, add half onion on the spit; wipe off some of the chicken marinade; then add the chicken thighs pushing them tightly; then top with remaining onion half. Add water or broth to the bottom of pan.
3. Heat grill to 425F, then place the vertical spit on the grill and cook covered. Start checking at 50-60 minutes, or until done. Could take 2-3 hours depending on the chicken thickness.

Chicken Shawarma – Vertical Spit: