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Delicious Chicken Shawarma served with creamy garlic sauce

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for wrapping in flatbreads or serving on a plate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced, for marinade)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

For the Garlic Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely grated or minced, for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sauce)

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, coriander, minced garlic, and lemon juice for about 30 seconds until well combined.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat each piece thoroughly with the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally up to 8 hours.

Prepare the Garlic Sauce

  • While the chicken marinates, make the garlic sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cook the Chicken

  • When ready to cook, preheat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • For stovetop, grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • For oven, arrange on baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips against the grain.

Serve

  • Serve the sliced chicken warm with the chilled garlic sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for longer enhances the flavor. Adjust the spices according to your taste. You can add more garlic or spice it up with cayenne pepper. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Homemade Shawarma, Mediterranean
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