Shawarma-Inspired Meal Prep Chicken Thighs
Shawarma-Inspired Meal Prep Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (900g)
- 2 teaspoons diamond crystal kosher salt, (6g), plus additional to taste
- 3/4 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt, (180g)
- 2 tablespoons light mayo, (18g)
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons Korean chili flakes, or 1/2 tablespoon chili powder of your choice
- 3-second spray cooking oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the 3 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the 3/4 cup (180g) 0% fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons (18g) light mayo, 4 grated garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 3 tablespoons Korean chili flakes (or 1/2 tablespoon chili powder of your choice), and 2 teaspoons (6g) diamond crystal kosher salt to the bowl with the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until the chicken thighs are completely coated in the marinade. Ensure each piece is well covered.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared wire rack over the baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spray the chicken thighs evenly with a 3-second spray of cooking oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the edges are nicely charred. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the thighs.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. The chicken thighs can then be sliced for serving immediately or cooled completely and stored for meal prepping.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shawarma-Inspired Meal Prep Chicken Thighs
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (900g)
- 2 teaspoons diamond crystal kosher salt, (6g), plus additional to taste
- 3/4 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt, (180g)
- 2 tablespoons light mayo, (18g)
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons Korean chili flakes, or 1/2 tablespoon chili powder of your choice
- 3-second spray cooking oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the 3 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the 3/4 cup (180g) 0% fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons (18g) light mayo, 4 grated garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 3 tablespoons Korean chili flakes (or 1/2 tablespoon chili powder of your choice), and 2 teaspoons (6g) diamond crystal kosher salt to the bowl with the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until the chicken thighs are completely coated in the marinade. Ensure each piece is well covered.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared wire rack over the baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spray the chicken thighs evenly with a 3-second spray of cooking oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the edges are nicely charred. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the thighs.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. The chicken thighs can then be sliced for serving immediately or cooled completely and stored for meal prepping.
⏱️ 3 min