Yes, shawarma is typically cooked on a vertical spit (those rotisserie-like skewers that hold impressive amounts of meat). But the especially important part of shawarma is the delicious, savory spice blend that’s used on meats cooked in this way. It’s this crucial component that makes our new Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs so wondrously good. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with a shawarma spice marinade made of onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and parsley. Yes, we used almost the entire spice rack, but each one is vitally important, adding just the right amount of flavor to create glorious Shawarma Chicken Thighs. Though it’d be handy, you do not need to have a vertical spit installed in your home to cook this Shawarma Chicken; a grill or an oven will do just fine. More than fine, actually. Grilling leaves you with perfectly charred chicken thighs, while baking results in tender, moist meat. Slice thin and serve with any number of Middle Eastern-inspired products: pita, hummus, Tzatziki, Tahini, Grecian Style Eggplant, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, olives, feta...