Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce: The Best Homemade Recipe
A delicious homemade Chicken Shawarma served with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together all spices, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
- Combine the chicken with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and well charred.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing thinly.
- Serve with garlic sauce and your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg