Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavorful, spice-marinated dish served with a tangy, garlicky sauce. It’s perfect for wraps, bowls, or salads—bold, comforting, and delicious with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 clove fresh garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin sauce, if needed)
- Pita bread or flatbread, for serving (optional)
- Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, pickled onions, fresh parsley (optional toppings)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all the spices to make the marinade.
- Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Slice thinly.
- Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Add water if needed to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
- Serve chicken in pita or over rice with garlic sauce and toppings of choice.
Notes
- Bake or air fry chicken at 400°F for 20 minutes for a hands-off method.
- Substitute beef or lamb for the chicken using the same marinade.
- Use all mayo or non-dairy yogurt for a dairy-free garlic sauce.
- Make it a meal prep bowl with rice, roasted veggies, and hummus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
