Description
A delicious Chicken Shawarma served with a smooth and flavorful garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 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 paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise with minced garlic for the sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken thinly.
- Serve chicken in pita bread with sauce and your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Marinating overnight improves flavor.
- Serve with fresh vegetables.
- Adjust spices according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern, Grilled Chicken