Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce: The Best Homemade Delight
Learn how to make authentic Chicken Shawarma with a creamy garlic white sauce that elevates your homemade meals.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, spices, and yogurt to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- To make the garlic white sauce, mix the minced garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water, and season with salt.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced chicken in pita bread and topping with cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and garlic sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken Shawarma!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding pickled vegetables as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with filling
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic White Sauce, Homemade Shawarma