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Serine Milo

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

This Chicken Shawarma combines beautifully spiced marinated chicken with a luxurious garlic sauce, perfect for creating a delicious Middle Eastern meal at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 unit juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
To Serve
  • Pita bread or flatbreads
  • Fresh veggies (tomato, cucumber, red onion)
  • Pickles
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Making the Garlic Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, and salt. Add cayenne pepper if desired and stir well. Cover and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
Serving
  1. Arrange sliced chicken on a platter and serve with pita, fresh veggies, garlic sauce, and garnish with parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to tweak the spices. You can use store-bought shawarma spice blends or grill the chicken in the oven if short on time. Marinated tofu or portobello mushrooms can be used for a vegan option.

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