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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce

Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm flatbread and topped with creamy garlic sauce for a bold Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
Garlic Sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

  1. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.
  3. Cook chicken in oven or skillet until done.
  4. Blend garlic sauce ingredients until creamy.
  5. Assemble shawarma wraps and serve.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight and use chicken thighs.