Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce: 7 Delicious Secrets
A flavorful chicken shawarma served with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Warm pita bread on the grill for 1 minute.
- Assemble shawarma by placing chicken and toppings inside pita.
Notes
- Serve with garlic sauce for extra flavor.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shawarma
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern Food