Description
Enjoy the flavors of the Middle East with this delicious Chicken Shawarma recipe served with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-sear the marinated chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble the Wraps: Layer cooked chicken on pita bread, add fresh veggies if desired, drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce, and fold tightly to enjoy flavorful Chicken Shawarma wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 567mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 164mg
