Irresistible Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A delightful Chicken Shawarma recipe featuring marinated chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic sauce served in warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free wraps)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or wraps for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) for garnish
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for marinade in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken thighs, coating well, and let sit for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- Prepare the creamy garlic sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced chicken in pita, topping with vegetables and garlic sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg