Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Middle East right to your kitchen. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, wrapped in fluffy pita bread, and topped with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is sure to impress family and friends while satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Rest & Slice: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce: Mix mayonnaise with garlic powder and lemon juice until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble: Warm pitas and fill them with sliced chicken, fresh vegetables, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg