Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Middle East with this delicious Chicken Shawarma recipe served with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
For the creamy garlic sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- warm pita bread or flatbreads
- sliced tomatoes
- cucumber
- red onion
- fresh parsley
For serving:
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the shawarma: Spread creamy garlic sauce on warm pita, add sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley. Roll or fold and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt in the sauce.
- You can also roast the chicken in a 425°F oven for 20–25 minutes instead of grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg