Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
Juicy, marinated chicken perfectly grilled and served with a creamy garlic sauce for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for marinade)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (for garlic sauce)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (for garlic sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for garlic sauce)
- Salt (to taste for garlic sauce)
Instructions
- Create the marinade by combining olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken strips in the mixture and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat your grill or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken on the hot surface, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Whisk together the garlic sauce ingredients and adjust to taste.
- Slice the rested chicken and serve with garlic sauce, pita bread, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a lighter twist, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt in the garlic sauce. Leftovers can enhance in flavor when stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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