Description
A flavorful Chicken Shawarma served with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Cook the chicken on a grill or skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a pan.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced chicken, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber in the pita.
- Drizzle with garlic yoghurt sauce and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add pickled vegetables.
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
- Serve with additional garlic sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shawarma
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Yoghurt Sauce, Middle Eastern Food