Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with a rich, velvety sauce. This recipe invites you to enjoy a taste of the Middle East right in your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, each bite is bursting with flavor, and the aromatic spices will have everyone asking for more. Serve it in warm pita or over rice for a satisfying meal that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat Grill/Oven: For grilling, preheat to medium-high heat (400°F). For baking, preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 20-25 minutes until juices run clear.
- Prepare Creamy Garlic Sauce: Mix yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Slice Chicken: Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble Shawarma: Layer sliced chicken inside pita bread with fresh veggies like lettuce and tomatoes; drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg