Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce brings Middle Eastern street food right to your kitchen, making your dinner feel like a tasty adventure. Marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita and drizzled with silky garlic sauce turns an ordinary meal into something truly special.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced onions
Instructions
- Mix ¼ cup olive oil with cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat 1 pound chicken thighs with the spice mixture, ensuring every piece is evenly covered.
- Transfer seasoned chicken to a baking dish and place in an oven preheated to 400°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm complete cooking.
- While chicken roasts, whisk together ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Remove chicken from oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to retain moisture.
- Slice chicken thighs into thin, uniform strips using a sharp knife.
- Quickly warm pita bread in the oven for 2 minutes at 350°F to enhance softness.
- Layer sliced chicken across the center of each warm pita bread.
- Top chicken with fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
- Generously drizzle creamy garlic sauce over the assembled ingredients.
- Fold pita edges inward and roll into a compact shawarma wrap.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the most tender and juicy result in your shawarma.
- For a healthier version, swap mayonnaise in the sauce with extra Greek yogurt and add fresh herbs like chopped parsley or dill.
- If eating gluten-free, replace pita bread with large lettuce leaves or gluten-free wraps for a delicious alternative that keeps the same great taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg