Irresistible Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce Recipe & Tips
Author:antaki
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Discover a flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe paired with creamy Yogurt Sauce. Perfect tips inside for delicious, quick meals. Cook and enjoy today!
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
3 garlic cloves of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
1 tablespoon of ground paprika
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of ground allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon of tahini
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 garlic clove of minced garlic
Salt to taste
Pita bread or flatbreads
Fresh veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and cook the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet or grill for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Fill pita or flatbread with chicken slices, drizzle yogurt sauce, and add fresh veggies and herbs.
Notes
A flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe with a creamy and tangy yogurt sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
