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This Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce brings Middle Eastern street food straight to your kitchen. Juicy, spiced chicken is marinated and cooked to perfection, then wrapped in warm pita with crisp veggies and drizzled with a rich, tangy garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Optional Fillings:
- Warm pita or flatbread
- Sliced cucumber
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Red onion slices
Instructions
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- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Cook the chicken: Grill, pan-sear, or bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Make garlic sauce: Mix mayo, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble wraps: Warm the pita bread, add sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and generous spoonfuls of garlic sauce.
- Serve: Fold and enjoy warm!
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, this shawarma is packed with flavor, easy to make, and better than takeout.
