Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Bring the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean to your dinner table with this Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This simple yet flavorful dish features spice-marinated chicken that is grilled to perfection and topped with a rich, garlicky sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or weekend gatherings, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that allows you to customize each serving in pita wraps, over rice, or alongside fresh salads. With its bold flavors and healthy ingredients, this easy shawarma recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground spices, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, and salt in another bowl until smooth.
- Slice the chicken and serve in warm pita bread or over rice with a generous drizzle of sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg