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Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Savor Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce at Home

Experience the delightful Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce, bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Substitute with non-dairy yogurt for vegan option.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use any preferred oil.
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice Juice of one fresh lemon.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Omit for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for milder effect.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Omit if necessary.
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon For optimal taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Choose thighs for extra juiciness.
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a vegan option.
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • ½ unit Lemon Juice Juice of half a lemon.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Substitute with cilantro if preferred.
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well-blended.
Marinate Chicken
  1. Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
Grill Chicken
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make Creamy Garlic Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt. Adjust thickness with water if necessary.
Serve
  1. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve over warm pita or flatbread. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with parsley and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Adjust sauce thickness as needed.

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