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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

Juicy marinated chicken thighs served in warm pita with creamy garlic sauce and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs Use boneless thighs for better texture.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the garlic sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • optional Extra minced garlic For additional flavor.
For serving
  • Pita bread for serving Use warm pita bread.
  • Vegetables for serving (e.g., lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) Use your favorite fresh veggies.

Method
 

Marination
  1. In a bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor).
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and beautifully caramelized.
Garlic Sauce
  1. For the garlic sauce, mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and any extra minced garlic in a bowl.
Serving
  1. Slice the cooked chicken and serve in pita bread with garlic sauce and your choice of fresh vegetables.

Notes

Allow marinating overnight for maximum flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, separating the sauce for freshness.