Description
A flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe served with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Pita bread or flatbreads, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers), for garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for garlic sauce)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for garlic sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for garlic sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for garlic sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the garlic sauce by combining mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Slice the chicken into strips. Serve in pita bread or flatbreads with fresh vegetables and drizzle with garlic sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg