I usually have a go to store bought marinade I use for shawarma, but of course now I can’t find it anymore so I had to make my own. Honestly this is so easy to do and taste so amazing! I highly recommend giving it a try. I used it on both chicken and beef and both came out wonderful. Even as leftovers I used the meat in a salad and the flavors still came though so well.
Shawarma Marinade
(Adapted from Plays Well with Butter)
2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
¼ cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mix the shawarma marinade: Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, cayenne, salt & ground black pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
Marinate: Pour the shawarma marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 6 hours or for up to 2 days.
Grill as desired.
Left overs are equally delicious as is or in a salad.
