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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

This quick and flavorful chicken shawarma is paired with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (for marinade, optional)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for garlic sauce)
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed (for garlic sauce)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (for garlic sauce)
  • Salt to taste (for garlic sauce)
  • To serve: pita bread or rice, sliced cucumber, tomato, chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, spices, salt, lemon juice, and yogurt if using to create the marinade.
  2. Cut chicken into thin strips and coat in the marinade, letting sit for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the fridge.
  3. For the garlic sauce, mix mayonnaise or yogurt, smashed garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth, then chill.
  4. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a little oil and cook the chicken strips for 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin if not already.
  6. Warm pita or rice and assemble with chicken, garlic sauce, cucumber, tomato, and parsley.

Notes

For spicier shawarma, add cayenne or hot sauce to the marinade. For a lighter sauce, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, easy recipe, quick meal, Middle Eastern cuisine