Description
Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delicious Middle Eastern dish that combines marinated, grilled chicken with a rich, velvety garlic sauce. The aromatic spices create a flavor explosion, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Serve this dish in wraps, salads, or on its own and watch your guests rave about it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce: 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 2. Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat grill or oven to medium-high (400°F/200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment if using the oven.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Grill each side for about 6–7 minutes or bake for approximately 25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 4. Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- 5. Rest and Slice: Let chicken rest for five minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- 6. Serve: Plate sliced chicken with fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes; drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz) with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. - Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variations. - Serve with pita bread or over rice for a complete meal.