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Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Wings

Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Wings

These delicious Shawarma-Spiced Baked Chicken Wings are marinated in a shawarma-inspired spice mix before being oven-baked and served with a lemon tzatziki dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken wings

For the Shawarma Marinade:

  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lemon

For the Lemon Tzatziki Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl, mixing to combine. Stir in the chicken wings to coat. Let marinate for 30 mins- a few hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil and set a metal baking rack on top of the baking sheet.
  • Using tongs, lay the chicken wings on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken wings are crispy and cooked through. Keep an eye to make sure extra marinade isn’t dripping onto the baking sheet during baking and burning.
  • If desired, finish the wings off by turning the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes (keep an eye on them!) to get the skin crispier.
  • To make the dipping sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Add salt and pepper to taste.