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Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A flavorful and juicy chicken shawarma served with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large lemon (juice) (about 3 tbsp)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, finely grated or crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Additional ingredients for serving
- 6-8 pieces pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
Optional extras
- Cucumber slices or pickles (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare garlic sauce by whisking yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley. Chill until serving.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet, grill, or oven until golden and cooked through, then rest and slice thinly.
- Warm pita breads, then spread garlic sauce, add chicken, onions, tomatoes, greens, and extras. Wrap and serve.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and serve immediately.