Description
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade chicken shawarma served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Pita bread or flatbreads, for serving
- Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely browned. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips. Serve in pita bread or flatbreads, topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and a generous drizzle of the creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but adjust cooking time as needed to avoid drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg