Description
Chicken Shawarma is a beloved Middle Eastern dish known for its bold, complex flavors and juicy, tender chicken, complemented by a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- For the chicken marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs Â
- 3 tablespoons olive oil Â
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin Â
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika Â
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Â
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Â
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Â
- 1 teaspoon salt Â
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander Â
- 4 garlic cloves, minced Â
- Juice of 1 lemon Â
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- For the garlic sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Â
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Â
- 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced Â
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Â
- ½ teaspoon salt Â
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, minced garlic, and lemon juice for at least an hour or overnight.
2. Prepare the creamy garlic sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
3. Cook the marinated chicken in a hot skillet or on a grill pan until charred and cooked through, or skewer and grill it over high heat.
4. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and serve in warm pita or flatbread.
5. Drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce and add toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and onions.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate overnight for the best flavor.
Serve with sides like tabbouleh, basmati rice, or pita bread.
For beverages, try mango lassi or mint lemonade.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 500
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 750
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 100
- Fiber: 35
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 0