Description
Chicken Shawarma is a beloved Middle Eastern dish that transports your taste buds on a flavor adventure. The combination of perfectly spiced, tender chicken and a cool, creamy garlic sauce makes for an irresistible meal that rivals any takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, chili powder, lemon juice, olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken pieces and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight.
- When ready to cook, grill the marinated chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side, or bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For a quick stovetop method, pan-fry the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, slice or shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- To make the Creamy Garlic Sauce, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and ground cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sliced or shredded chicken on warm pita bread, alongside a fresh salad, or over basmati rice with the Creamy Garlic Sauce.
Notes
For a complete Middle Eastern-inspired feast, consider offering additional accompaniments like hummus, tabbouleh, or roasted vegetables to complement the Chicken Shawarma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg