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Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce

Discover the delicious Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a flavorful and easy dish perfect for any dinner table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 362

Ingredients
  

Shawarma Marinade
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic - grated
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
Garlic White Sauce
  • 3/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 4 cloves garlic - grated
  • 1 tbsp za'atar spice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Cast Iron Pan
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Zip Lock Bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken thighs along with the rest of the shawarma ingredients into a Zip Lock bag or large bowl and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
  2. Take the chicken out of the fridge to temper for 20 minutes before cooking.
Cooking
  1. For grilling: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes or until caramelized, then flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer; it should reach at least 160°F.
  2. For cast iron pan: Preheat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in a single layer for 8-10 minutes until caramelized, then flip and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer; it should reach at least 160°F.
  3. For oven-roasting: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Arrange the marinated chicken on a sheet tray in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway. Turn the oven to broil for five minutes or until caramelized and slightly charred.
  4. Arrange the cooked chicken on a platter and serve with Garlic White Sauce on the side.
  5. For Garlic White Sauce: Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSodium: 1374mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the spices and add your favorite toppings.

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