Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that transports you to the heart of the Middle East. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken marinated in aromatic spices, perfectly seared, and topped with a luscious garlic sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this Chicken Shawarma is sure to impress your guests and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least one hour.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Sear each marinated chicken breast for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with minced garlic in a bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4. Rest and Slice: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- 5. Serve: Plate sliced chicken topped with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg