Description
A delicious and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the Middle East into your home with tender chicken and creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, plain yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat Your Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates if using a grill.
- Cook the Chicken: Place marinated chicken thighs on the grill or skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- Rest and Slice: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Serve: Fill warm pita bread with sliced shawarma chicken and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and extra garlic sauce if desired.
Notes
For juicier shawarma, consider using bone-in chicken thighs. Marinating overnight enhances the flavor. Make extra garlic sauce for drizzling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, Middle Eastern recipe, marinated chicken, grilled chicken