Description
A delicious homemade chicken shawarma recipe featuring marinated chicken thighs served with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers), for serving
- Ingredients for creamy garlic sauce (yogurt, garlic, lemon juice)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill or oven to high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve wrapped in pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Use high heat to achieve a nice char on the chicken. Serve with a fresh side like tabbouleh or rice pilaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg