Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
A delectable Chicken Shawarma recipe featuring marinated chicken thighs wrapped in warm pita and topped with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or flatbread for serving
- Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber for topping
- Garlic sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat and Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the bowl, coating them with the spice mixture. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill to Perfectly Cook Chicken: Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble Your Shawarma: Serve the sliced chicken in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and garlic sauce.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor. Adjust the cayenne to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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