Chicken Shawarma Seasoning | Bold, Warm & Ready in 5 Minutes

If you love chicken shawarma, this chicken shawarma seasoning blend is the foundation of that deep, warm, street-cart flavor.

This homemade chicken shawarma seasoning is layered with paprika, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and cayenne for that signature Middle Eastern-inspired spice profile. It’s bold, aromatic, and perfectly balanced.

And the best part? It takes just 5 minutes to mix.

If you’re making shawarma at home, this blend is exactly what you need.

👉 Want to watch me make chicken shawarma on Instagram?

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Why This Seasoning Works

Shawarma is all about warm, layered spices. This blend brings:

• Paprika for color and warmth
• Turmeric for depth
• Coriander and cardamom for brightness
• Cloves and allspice for complexity
• Cinnamon for subtle sweetness
• Cayenne for heat

When mixed with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, it transforms into a powerful marinade.

👉 You can see a version of chicken shawarma here.

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How to Use Chicken Shawarma Seasoning

For full shawarma flavor:

• Use about 2–3 tablespoons seasoning
• Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Greek yogurt
• Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours (overnight is best)

You can see the full marinade method here:
👉 Check out one of my chicken shawarma recipes

This seasoning also works on:

• Shrimp
• Lamb
• Roasted vegetables
• Tofu
• Rice bowls

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Chicken Shawarma Seasoning

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp garlic salt
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp ground cloves
• 1 tbsp ground allspice
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine all spices in a bowl or jar.
2. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.