Description
Homemade Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce brings authentic Middle Eastern flavors to your kitchen with juicy, tender chicken marinated in warm spices and yogurt, served with a luscious, tangy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for sauce and garnish)
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Optional fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- Optional pickled vegetables (pickled turnips or cucumbers)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- While the chicken marinates, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix until creamy.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly. Serve wrapped in warm pita or flatbreads with fresh veggies and creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Customize with your choice of vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern Recipe