Shawarma Marinade for Chicken
Description
Middle Eastern spices combine with olive oil and lemon juice to create this richly seasoned shawarma marinade for chicken.
Ingredients
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2 medium lemons
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2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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4 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic
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4 teaspoons smoked paprika
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4 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1
Zest lemons until you have 1 tablespoon zest. Juice both lemons.
2
Combine lemon zest and juice with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon in a glass jar. Seal jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.