Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce Recipe at Home
Juicy spiced chicken served with creamy garlic sauce in warm flatbread for a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pita bread
Lettuce
Tomato
Cucumber
Red onion
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients and coat chicken.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook chicken until fully done and slice.
- Mix garlic sauce ingredients.
- Assemble chicken, vegetables, and sauce in bread.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor. Do not overcook chicken.