Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering taste of Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your table. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties, combining tender marinated chicken with a creamy garlic sauce. Whether you choose to wrap it in warm pita, serve it over fluffy rice, or pair it with fresh vegetables, this shawarma promises a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its quick preparation time and customizable options, you’ll find yourself making this dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, spices, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface. Cook marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken wrapped in pita bread or over rice topped generously with the garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg