Description
A flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe wrapped in soft pita bread, served with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breast, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pita bread or flatbreads, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- In a separate bowl, mix minced garlic, plain yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and browned.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest briefly. Then slice it into tender strips.
- Warm your pita bread or flatbreads, layer the sliced chicken, top with fresh vegetables, and drizzle with the garlic sauce. Wrap tightly and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and make an extra batch of garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg