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Sabrina Hermes

"Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce Awaits You!"

A delicious Chicken Shawarma recipe served with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pita bread or flatbreads for serving
  • Sliced cucumbers tomatoes, and red onions, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for better flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or cook in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
  5. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
  6. For the creamy garlic sauce, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  7. To serve, place sliced chicken in pita bread or flatbreads, drizzle with creamy garlic sauce, and top with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but adjust cooking time as breasts may cook faster.

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