Description
Indulge in the flavorful and aromatic Chicken Shawarma with a luscious Creamy Garlic Sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired dish is a perfect balance of spices, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves (minced to a paste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Serving (optional):
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- chopped lettuce
- sliced cucumbers
- diced tomatoes
- red onion slices
Instructions
- Main Dish: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Creamy Garlic Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble shawarma by layering chicken into pita with desired toppings and garlic sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs.
- For a lighter garlic sauce, increase Greek yogurt and reduce mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
