SHEET-PAN CHICKEN SHAWARMA

WITH LEMON-TAHINI DRIZZLE

Lately, Cristina, Otis, and I have been taking turns picking out recipes from our new favorite cookbook, The Defined Dish. All of the recipes are Whole30 endorsed, easy to make with few ingredients, and healthy and wholesome for the entire family.

FOR THE CHICKEN

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch thick

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

grated zest of 1/2 lemon (1 teaspoon)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon)

FOR THE VEGGIES

1.5 cups red onion, sliced

2 medium red bell peppers, cut in 1/4” slices

4 cups cauliflower florets (1 small head)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

FOR THE LEMON-TAHINI DRIZZLE

2 tablespoons tahini

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)

2 tablespoons warm water

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon honey

Preheat the oven to 400 and line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

MAKE THE CHICKEN: Place the sliced chicken in a large bowl with the olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.

MAKE THE VEGGIES: On one of the prepared baking sheets, place the red onion, red bell pepper, and cauliflower florets. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss to coat until the veggies are evenly coated.

On the other prepared baking sheet, spread the chicken mixture in a single even layer.

Transfer both of the sheets to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are just tender.

MAKE THE DRIZZLE: Meanwhile, in a small jar or container, combine all the drizzle ingredients. Shake until well combined and set aside until ready to serve.

When the chicken is done, remove the chicken and veggies from the oven. Drizzle with the tahini drizzle.