Description
A mouth-watering Chicken Shawarma recipe featuring tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices and served with a rich garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup mayonnaise (for garlic sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for garlic sauce)
- Salt to taste (for garlic sauce)
- Pita bread or flatbreads for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions) for serving
- Pickles (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat well, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the garlic sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning if necessary and set aside in the fridge.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove marinated chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred.
- Slice the cooked chicken thinly against the grain after resting for a few minutes.
- Warm the pita or flatbreads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced chicken on pita, drizzling with garlic sauce, and adding fresh vegetables and parsley or cilantro.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for the garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg