Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
A vibrant Chicken Shawarma recipe, marinated in yogurt and spices with creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a communal dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or flatbreads for serving
- Garlic sauce (for drizzling)
- Fresh vegetables (like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Flavorful Marinade: In a bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the Chicken Rest: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Assemble Your Shawarma: Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread or flatbreads with garlic sauce and fresh vegetables.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances the flavors. Slicing against the grain ensures tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithmayaa.com/chicken-shawarma-garlic-sauce/