Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce offers a delicious blend of succulent, spiced chicken and a rich, velvety sauce that will elevate any meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night at home, this dish is versatile and easy to prepare. Serve it in wraps or alongside rice for a satisfying feast that’s packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts well and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2. Preheat Grill/Oven: Heat grill to medium-high or broil in the oven. Use parchment paper on a baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Grill or broil chicken for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 4. Prepare Creamy Garlic Sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, agar-agar powder (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 5. Slice and Serve: Allow chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing. Drizzle creamy sauce over chicken and serve with pita bread or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg