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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic: 7 Bold Flavors You’ll Love

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic
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Authentic Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce brings bold Middle Eastern flavor home. Juicy, yogurt-marinated chicken cooked with aromatic spices, wrapped in warm flatbread and smothered with creamy garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped cucumbers
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Pickled turnips or onions

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and all spices until smooth.
  2. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook thighs for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
  4. Grill or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine mayo or yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Chill until serving.
  6. Spread garlic sauce on warm pita or flatbread. Add sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles. Drizzle with more sauce and wrap tightly.
  7. Serve warm or wrap in foil for a portable meal.

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