This incredibly succulent and delicious Chicken Shawarma is made with easy pantry staples and cooks up to be some of the most flavorful Middle Eastern inspired chicken of all times!
In a large zip-top bag, combine the lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Add the chicken, zip the top of the bag and give it a quick shake to combine. Refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
Preheat a cast iron to medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill each chicken thigh for 4-5 minutes on each side until done. Remove and set aside to rest.
Slice the chicken against the grain into thin strips and transfer back into the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until just slightly crispy around the edges.
Transfer the chicken to a large platter and serve with shredded lettuce, olives and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Keep more tzatziki on the side when you serve, and definitely make or buy pita chips!