Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering Middle Eastern delight that features tender, marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita and generously drizzled with a rich garlic sauce. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish offers an explosion of flavors that will leave you and your guests craving more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s bound to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix minced garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2. Prepare Your Cooking Space: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- 3. Bake the Chicken: Place marinated chicken in the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should be at least 165°F/74°C).
- 4. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- 5. Slice and Serve: Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into strips. Serve on warm pita bread or rice topped generously with creamy garlic sauce.
- 6. Final Touches: Drizzle additional sauce over each serving and add fresh veggies if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg