Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavorful dish that brings Middle Eastern cuisine to your home. Juicy marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, is topped with a rich garlic sauce, creating a delightful blend of spices and textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy it in warm pita wraps or salads for a versatile meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, lettuce) for topping
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Your Shawarma: Slice grilled chicken thinly and layer onto warm pita bread with fresh veggies and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg