Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a delicious Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken, served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Pita bread for serving
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce) for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the garlic sauce by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread, drizzled with garlic sauce and topped with fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Serve with pickles for an authentic experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern Recipe