Description
This recipe breaks down the complex flavors into manageable steps, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced very finely or pressed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Sliced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Pickled cucumbers or turnips
- Lettuce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the garlic sauce by combining minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in vegetable oil while whisking continuously until thick and creamy.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown.
- Warm pita bread or flatbreads by toasting in a pan or microwave.
- Spread garlic sauce on warm pita bread, layer with cooked chicken, and add toppings: sliced tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and pickled cucumbers.
- Fold the pita bread in half or roll it up to create your shawarma wrap. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use full-fat yogurt for creaminess in the marinade.
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor.
- A grill pan can give beautiful grill marks.
- Adjust garlic sauce consistency with cold water if needed.
- Feel free to customize toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern Recipe