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Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring marinated spiced chicken, grilled or pan-cooked, and served in warm pita with crisp veggies and a bold, tangy garlic sauce. Perfect for wraps, bowls, or platters.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne or chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
  • Pita bread or flatbread (for serving)
  • Chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, pickles or olives (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Rest and slice thinly.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mayo, yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Add olive oil if using. Chill while chicken cooks.
  4. Warm pita or flatbread. Add sliced chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and any desired toppings.
  5. Drizzle with garlic sauce and serve wrapped or open-faced.

Notes

  • Use beef or lamb for variation.
  • Serve in bowls with rice or quinoa for a lighter meal.
  • Swap garlic sauce with tahini sauce for a nutty flavor.
  • Sprinkle sumac or za’atar for extra depth.
  • Add chili paste to sauce for a spicy version.

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