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Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce

Irresistible Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce offers a savory mix of spices and creamy garlic goodness, perfect for an exciting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic remove green sprouts
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs preferably boneless
  • 1/4 cup Ice Water adjust consistency of sauce
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Additional Olive Oil for emulsifying
  • 2 cloves Extra Minced Garlic more for stronger flavor

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Food Processor
  • large skillet
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine full-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Set aside half a cup for later.
  2. Add minced garlic and spices to the remaining marinade. Stir until well combined, then proceed to marinate the chicken.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry, cut into pieces, and coat in spice marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. In a food processor, add extra garlic and a pinch of salt. Pulse finely, then drizzle in olive oil and reserved lemon juice until creamy.
  5. Heat a skillet, add olive oil, and sear the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice chicken and serve with pita bread and garlic sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Adjust spice levels as desired.

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