Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a delicious and aromatic dish that brings the authentic flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your dinner table.
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 Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, spices, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Preheat grill or non-stick pan over medium-high heat; lightly oil the surface.
- Cook Chicken: Grill chicken strips for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy your Chicken Shawarma in pita or on a plate topped with garlic sauce along with veggies or salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg