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Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Authentic Chicken Shawarma flavored with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pita bread or flatbread for serving
  • Sliced cucumbers for serving
  • Sliced tomatoes for serving
  • Sliced red onion for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 cup mayonnaise for creamy garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice for creamy garlic sauce
  • 4 cloves minced garlic for creamy garlic sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste for creamy garlic sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, allspice, turmeric, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or, for the best flavor, overnight.
  3. Preheat Your Grill or Oven: During the last few minutes of marinating, preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C) if you’re baking.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked. If baking, cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: While the chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
  6. Slice the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
  7. Assemble Your Shawarma: Serve the sliced chicken in warmed pita or flatbread, topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and generous drizzles of the creamy garlic sauce.
  8. Garnish: Finish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

Marinating overnight intensifies flavors. For a lighter sauce, replace some mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

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