Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pita bread for serving
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- In another bowl, mix tahini, yogurt, water, and minced garlic to make the garlic sauce.
- Serve chicken in pita bread drizzled with garlic sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Marinate overnight for better flavor.
- Serve with fresh vegetables for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern Food, Grilled Chicken