Description
Authentic Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce brings bold Middle Eastern flavor home. Juicy, yogurt-marinated chicken cooked with aromatic spices, then wrapped in warm flatbread and smothered with creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cucumbers
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickled turnips or onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and all spices until smooth.
- Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook thighs for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Grill or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine mayo or yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Chill until serving.
- Spread garlic sauce on warm pita or flatbread. Add sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles. Drizzle with more sauce and wrap tightly.
- Serve warm or wrap in foil for a portable meal.
Notes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg