Description
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful dish that brings the taste of Middle Eastern streets right to your home. Tender, marinated chicken is seared to perfection and paired with a creamy garlic sauce, creating an irresistible combination that will delight your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings and sauces. Get ready to enjoy a culinary adventure without the need for a passport!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Cook each chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Mix yogurt with minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve sliced chicken in pita or wraps with fresh veggies and generous drizzles of garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg