Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce: Easy Recipe for Flavor Lovers
This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce recipe is packed with flavor and is easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil and spices. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest, then slice into strips.
- In a separate bowl, mix minced garlic and yogurt for the garlic sauce.
- Serve chicken in pita bread with sauce and your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg