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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce

A delicious Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce perfect for wrapping in pita or serving over salads.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cast Iron Pan
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Zip Lock Bag

Ingredients
  

Chicken Shawarma

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 large cloves garlic - grated
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt

Garlic White Sauce

  • ¾ cup yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 4 cloves garlic - grated
  • 1 tablespoon za'atar spice optional
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

Chicken Shawarma

  • 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.
  • Take the chicken out of the fridge to temper 20 minutes before cooking.
  • For the Grill: Preheat to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 160F.
  • For Cast Iron Pan: Preheat over medium-high heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 160F.
  • For Oven-Roasted: Preheat oven to 425F. Bake chicken for 25 minutes, turning halfway. Broil for an additional 5 minutes until slightly charred.
  • Arrange the cooked chicken on a large plate or platter and serve with Garlic White Sauce on the side.

Garlic White Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.

Notes

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are preferable but you can use any cut of chicken. Shawarma spice blends can be pre-mixed for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1374mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, Garlic White Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken, Shawarma Recipe
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