Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Middle East right to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (for sauce)
- Pita bread and fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Assemble Shawarma: Fill warmed pita bread with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before folding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg