Description
This Chicken Shawarma recipe brings the flavors of the Middle East to your kitchen. Tender marinated chicken served with a tangy yogurt sauce, wrapped in soft flatbreads with fresh salad ingredients, creating a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken Shawarma:
- 1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless
- 1 large garlic clove, minced (or 2 small cloves)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp cumin
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For Serving:
- 4 – 5 flatbreads (Lebanese or pita bread)
- Sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg)
- Tomato slices
- Red onion, finely sliced
- Cheese, shredded (optional)
- Hot sauce of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade chicken – Combine marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add chicken, seal, massage to coat. Marinate 24 hours (min 3 hours).
- Yogurt Sauce – Mix Yogurt Sauce ingredients, refrigerate.
- Preheat stove or BBQ – Heat skillet with oil or brush BBQ and heat to medium high.
- Cook chicken – Grill chicken until charred on each side.
- Rest – Cover chicken with foil, let rest 5 minutes.
- To Serve – Slice chicken, serve with flatbreads, salad, and Yogurt Sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make ahead by freezing marinated chicken.
- Chicken thighs recommended for best flavor.
- Side dish suggestions provided in the recipe notes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg