Delicious Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
Discover the joy of making Delicious Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Middle East right to your kitchen. This recipe features marinated chicken thighs or breasts infused with a blend of spices and garlic, grilled to perfection and served in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables. The creamy garlic sauce adds an irresistible touch, making every bite a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or wraps for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- Optional: 1/4 cup tahini for sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken to the marinade ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- For the garlic sauce (if using tahini), mix tahini with any leftover marinade/yogurt and additional lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble shawarma by placing sliced chicken in pita bread or wraps with fresh vegetables and drizzling with garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg