Description
A flavorful chicken shawarma recipe packed with spices, served with creamy garlic sauce in warm pita or tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Tortillas or pita bread for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked.
- While cooking, mix yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl to create the garlic sauce.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Serve the sliced chicken in tortillas or pita bread, topped with fresh vegetables and drizzled with garlic sauce.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate overnight; avoid high heat when cooking to keep chicken juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, easy recipes, Middle Eastern cuisine