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Chicken Shawarma

Irresistible Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce Delight

This Chicken Shawarma is a must-try for lovers of Middle Eastern flavors, offering a blend of spices and a creamy garlic sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Ideal for juiciness
  • 1 cup Yaourt (or Coconut Yogurt) Dairy-free option available
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for best taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika plus cumin if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for shawarma profile
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Additional spice
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Additional spice
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup Yaourt (or Dairy-Free Yogurt) Base for the sauce
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Heart of the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • broiling pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken thighs with yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, oregano, and coriander. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and add the marinated chicken thighs. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Preheat your oven broiler. After browning the chicken, transfer it to a broiling pan and place it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve a slight char.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes and then slice it into thin strips. Serve wrapped in pita bread, in a rice bowl, or over a salad, drizzled with creamy garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marination overnight is ideal for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to your taste and experiment with variations for personalized tastes.

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