Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish. It features marinated chicken served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, shawarma spice mix, and salt for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt for the sauce.
- Serve chicken in pita bread with garlic sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor.
- Serve with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern food