Description
Juicy Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavor-packed Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken, warm pita bread, and a tangy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl, toss to coat the chicken, and let it sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
2. Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side or sear it in a hot skillet until cooked through.
3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
4. For the garlic sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
5. Serve the sliced chicken in warm pita bread with a generous drizzle of garlic sauce and desired toppings.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the garlic and lemon in the sauce to suit your taste preferences. Serve with diced tomatoes, cucumber, pickled turnips, or fresh parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg