Description
Tender, flavorful Chicken Shawarma marinated in warm Middle Eastern spices and served with a creamy homemade garlic sauce. A deliciously easy recipe that’s perfect for wraps, bowls, or platters!
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
For the Garlic Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
For Serving:
Pita bread or rice
Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce
Fresh parsley or mint
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to make the marinade.
2. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for best flavor).
3. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
5. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together all garlic sauce ingredients until smooth.
7. Serve sliced chicken with garlic sauce, pita or rice, and your favorite veggies.
8. Garnish with parsley or mint if desired.
Notes
Bake the chicken in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes if preferred.
Use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
Great for meal prep — store the chicken and sauce separately and assemble fresh each day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce and pita
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, Mediterranean chicken, shawarma wrap, easy shawarma recipe