Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that promises to delight your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, spiced chicken thighs wrapped in warm pita and drizzled with a luscious garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this culinary adventure will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken thighs, shawarma spice blend, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each thigh for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Pita Bread: Warm pita in a dry skillet or oven until soft.
- Assemble Your Wraps: Slice the chicken and layer it on warm pita bread with creamy garlic sauce. Add extras like lettuce or tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg