Description
A quick and easy chicken shawarma recipe that’s full of flavor and topped with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
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Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: 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. Add the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill, oven, or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Slice into strips.
- 3. Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill briefly while the chicken finishes cooking.
- 4. Serve: Drizzle sliced Chicken Shawarma with the creamy garlic sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with pita bread, rice, or salad.