Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Sandwich – Easy Recipes Made Delicious
This sheet pan chicken shawarma sandwich with melty Havarti is one of those easy recipes you'll make again and again. Perfect for dinner, quick to prep, and absolutely packed with flavor.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
- 8 slices Havarti cheese
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh arugula or spinach leaves
- Optional: garlic aioli or tahini sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil with paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mix onto the chicken thighs until evenly coated.
- Place the chicken on the sheet pan and roast for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- While hot, slice the chicken and assemble the sandwiches: place chicken on rolls, add sliced red onion, arugula, Havarti cheese, and sauce if using.
- Return sandwiches to oven for 3-5 minutes to melt cheese if desired. Serve warm.