Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This dish features tender, marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection and topped with a rich, tangy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, each bite is a flavorful delight that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs without crowding the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into strips.
- Serve sliced chicken in wraps or on plates with creamy garlic sauce drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg