Irresistible 30-Minute Chicken Shawarma Recipe You’ll Crave
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken shawarma recipe with garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or street food-style meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes active (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
- Warm pita or flatbread
- Fresh parsley, lettuce, pickles, tomato, onion (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or bag. Add chicken and coat evenly. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Cook chicken on a grill or skillet until deeply golden and charred in spots. Rest, then slice into strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Add chopped herbs if desired.
- Warm pita, spread with garlic sauce, pile on the chicken, and add toppings if using.
- Finish with extra garlic sauce or herbs on top. Serve with fries or salad.
Notes
- Marinating longer enhances flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter garlic sauce.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg