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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

Irresistible Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce You’ll Love

Discover a flavorful Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a delightful blend of spices and a creamy sauce that's versatile for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs juicy and flavorful
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise reduce for lighter option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Lemon Juice to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • grill pan
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, ground coriander, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is generously coated, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your grill pan or oven to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Cook the marinated chicken thighs on the grill for 5-6 minutes per side or roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  5. Prepare the garlic sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, additional lemon juice, and salt together until smooth.
  6. Serve the sliced chicken in pita wraps, rice bowls, or over salad, drizzling generously with the garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow marinating for up to 8 hours and consider customizing spices to your preference.

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