Chicken Shawarma Recipe: Juicy Flavor with Garlic Sauce Delight
Discover how to make a flavorful Chicken Shawarma with creamy garlic sauce that delights your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with olive oil, spices, and lemon juice for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it into thin pieces.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and parsley to make the garlic sauce.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread with garlic sauce and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern, Recipe