Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a delicious Middle Eastern dish that captures the essence of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken cooked to perfection and served with a creamy garlic sauce. Wrapped in warm pita bread or served over fresh salads, it’s an ideal meal for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (2 for chicken, 2 for sauce)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed for chicken + 1 tbsp for sauce)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayo
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic (for chicken), cumin, coriander, paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts well and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) or prepare your grill.
- Cook the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet or grill pan. Cook for about 25–30 minutes until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: Mix mayo with minced garlic (for sauce) and lemon juice until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice & Serve: Allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve in warm pita bread topped with garlic sauce and your choice of veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg