This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce brings the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern street food to your kitchen with tender, perfectly spiced chicken that’s bursting with aromatic warmth. The marinade combines cumin, paprika, turmeric, and a hint of cinnamon with garlic for layers of complex flavor that penetrate every bite of the chicken. Tucked into soft, warm pita bread with crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and fresh parsley, then drizzled with creamy, tangy garlic yogurt sauce, it’s a handheld meal that’s both satisfying and exciting—the kind of food that makes you feel like you’re eating at your favorite Mediterranean spot.
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
Recipe by Daily Disher
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Course: Main
/Cuisine: Middle Eastern
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
650 kcal
1 hour
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 pieces pita bread
1 cup cucumber, sliced
½ cup red onion, sliced
¼ cup parsley, chopped
Directions
1.
In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper with minced garlic. Mix them to form a marinade.
2.
Slice chicken breast into thin strips and marinate them in the spice mixture. Ensure the chicken is well-coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
3.
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken strips for 6-8 minutes until thoroughly cooked, turning occasionally.
4.
In a separate bowl, mix plain yogurt with lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt to make the garlic sauce. Stir until smooth.
5.
Warm pita bread either in a skillet or an oven. Once warm, stuff with cooked chicken, fresh cucumber slices, red onion, and parsley.
6.
Drizzle the prepared garlic sauce over the shawarma. Serve immediately while hot for the best taste.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
650kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg