Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that captures the vibrant essence of Middle Eastern cuisine in your own kitchen. This recipe features tender marinated chicken, infused with warm spices, served alongside a creamy garlic sauce that elevates its flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, you can enjoy this versatile meal in pita bread, over rice, or even in a salad. With just an hour of preparation and cooking time, this dish will impress your family and friends while offering customization options to suit different tastes. Experience an authentic taste sensation with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 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
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, spices, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a non-stick pan or grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface. Cook marinated chicken strips for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve: Slice the cooked chicken and serve it in pita bread or on a plate drizzled with garlic sauce alongside veggies or salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 658mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 104mg