Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a dish that combines tender, spiced chicken with a creamy garlic flavor. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it offers versatile serving options in wraps, salads, or simply on a plate. Enjoy diving into this culinary journey where every bite transports you to a bustling food market.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp dried dill or parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill or parsley (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve sliced chicken in warm pita bread or plates topped with garlic sauce and desired accompaniments like lettuce and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg