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Delicious Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Yogurt Sauce Recipe | Easy & Flavorful

Delicious Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Yogurt Sauce Recipe | Easy & Flavorful

This delicious chicken shawarma is marinated in bold Middle Eastern spices, seared or grilled to juicy perfection, and served with a creamy, garlicky yogurt sauce. Wrap it in pita, pile it over rice, or load it in a bowl—it’s versatile, easy, and packed with flavor!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes (+ marinate)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt, to taste

For Serving:

Pita or flatbreads

Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions

Fresh parsley or mint

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all the spices. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest, then slice.

3. In a small bowl, mix together all yogurt sauce ingredients. Adjust salt to taste.

4. Warm pita or flatbreads.

5. Assemble shawarma with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of yogurt sauce.

6. Serve immediately and garnish with herbs if desired.

Notes

• For extra flavor, grill the chicken over charcoal or bake in the oven.

• Yogurt sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

• Great for meal prep bowls with rice, hummus, or pickled veggies.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Middle Eastern, Chicken
  • Method: Grilling, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap or bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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