Description
Homemade Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful dish that combines marinated, grilled chicken with warm pita and fresh toppings. This recipe captures the essence of Middle Eastern street food, offering a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. With aromatic spices and a creamy sauce, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will transport you to bustling markets filled with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and olive oil until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill each thigh for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble Your Shawarma: Thinly slice grilled chicken and place on warm pita bread with garlic sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg