Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful dish made with marinated chicken thighs and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional for marinade)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (for garlic sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for garlic sauce)
- Salt to taste (for garlic sauce)
- Water (to thin out the sauce, as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add yogurt if using.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Place the sliced chicken in a wrap or on a plate with your choice of sides.
Notes
- This dish serves well with pita bread or rice.
- Adjust spices to your taste preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg