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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

Savory Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce for Weeknight Wins

Experience the vibrant flavors of Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Shawarma Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Alternative: coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Alternative: smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Can replace with parsley
  • a pinch Cinnamon Optional spice
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can use lime juice
  • Salt & Pepper To taste
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Strips (Thighs or Breasts) Thighs recommended for juiciness
Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can swap with Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Salt To taste
Serving Ingredients
  • Pita Bread For wrapping
  • Fresh Vegetables Cucumber, lettuce, or tomatoes
  • Pickled Turnips For tangy contrast
  • Salad To round out the meal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or Non-Stick Pan
  • whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, whisk until smooth.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade, coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  5. Remove and rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to prepare the garlic sauce.
  7. Serve by filling pita bread with sliced chicken, drizzling garlic sauce, and adding fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Serve with a variety of fresh veggies for a complete meal.

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