Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Middle Eastern cuisine to your table. With tender marinated chicken thighs, warm spices, and a luscious garlic sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Enjoy it in wraps, salads, or alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup tahini paste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Water as needed (about 2-4 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- In a separate bowl, whisk tahini with water until smooth. Stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; adjust consistency with more water if needed.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly. Serve on pita bread or in bowls topped with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Substitute chicken with beef or tofu for variation. - Enhance the sauce by adding fresh herbs like cilantro or dill.