Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce: Easy, Flavorful Feast at Home
A savory and satisfying recipe for Chicken Shawarma accompanied by a delicious garlic sauce, perfect for home cooking.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a bowl, mix the spices with olive oil to create a marinade.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit for at least an hour.
- Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to make the garlic sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve with garlic sauce.
Notes
- Allow the marinade to sit overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with pita bread or in a wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Easy Recipe