Go Back
–+ servings

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

A delicious and easy Chicken Shawarma recipe featuring marinated chicken thighs and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for wraps or plates.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pita bread or wraps for serving
  • Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers for toppings

For the Garlic Sauce

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Cooking

  • Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Making the Garlic Sauce

  • Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt.

Serving

  • Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread or wraps with toppings and drizzle with the garlic sauce.

Notes

For best flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Feel free to play around with the spices. You can use store-bought garlic sauce if short on time. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, Easy Dinner, Garlic Sauce, marinated chicken, Middle Eastern Cuisine
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!