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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

Savory Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce in Just 90 Minutes

This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a quick 90-minute recipe that brings gourmet street food flavors to your home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs or breasts Thighs offer juiciness, breasts provide a leaner option
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Essential for marinating
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Coriander For a milder taste, swap with parsley
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 4 cloves Minced garlic Use fresh for best results
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Fresh-squeezed is best
  • 1 tsp Salt Season to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper Season to taste
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayo Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter variation
  • 2 cloves Extra minced garlic Adjust according to your taste
  • 1 tbsp Additional lemon juice Adjust for tanginess

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • non-stick pan
  • meat thermometer
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs or breasts, making sure they are well-coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add a few drops of olive oil to the grill to prevent sticking.
  5. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  6. While the chicken rests, whisk together mayo, extra garlic, and a splash of lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt.
  7. Slice the rested chicken and serve it warm on pita bread or a plate with garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Use medium-high heat for cooking to avoid dryness.

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