Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yoghurt Sauce: A Juicy Homemade Delight
Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made by marinating chicken with spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and minced garlic to create a marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, mixing thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, mix yoghurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt to create the garlic yoghurt sauce.
- Serve the grilled chicken wrapped in pita bread with the garlic yoghurt sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Pair with fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg