Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce Recipe – 7 Amazing Flavors
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce Recipe features marinated chicken cooked until tender and served with a creamy garlic sauce in warm flatbread.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cloves garlic (for sauce)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup oil
2 tablespoons cold water
4 pita breads
1 cup lettuce
1 tomato
1/2 cucumber
1/4 red onion
Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Mix yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
- Coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook chicken in a hot pan for 5–7 minutes per side.
- Rest and slice the chicken into strips.
- Blend garlic, salt, oil, lemon juice, and water into a creamy sauce.
- Warm pita bread.
- Fill bread with chicken, vegetables, and garlic sauce.
- Wrap and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Add yogurt to garlic sauce for a milder taste.