Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of homemade Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a delightful dish that combines juicy, spiced chicken wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe will transport your taste buds to vibrant street markets filled with enticing aromas. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 pita breads
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with shawarma spice blend, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with remaining minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Warm Pita Bread: Heat pita bread in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble Wraps: Slice cooked chicken and layer it onto warm pita along with garlic sauce and fresh herbs if desired. Roll tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg