Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread or flatbreads
- Fresh vegetables (such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber) for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425°F (220°C).
- If grilling, grill the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and grill marks appear. If using an oven, place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread or flatbreads in a pan or oven for a few minutes until soft.
- Place the chicken slices on the pita, top with fresh vegetables, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern Recipe