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Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce

Mouthwatering Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce You’ll Love

This Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce is a high-protein delight that’s versatile and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic remove green sprouts
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin toast for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs preferred for flavor

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Resealable Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a marinade.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then place in a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. To prepare the garlic sauce, chop garlic and add to a food processor with a pinch of salt. Pulse until minced.
  5. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and lemon juice until fluffy and emulsified, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs without overcrowding. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve in warm pita with garlic sauce and veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate chicken overnight and avoid overcrowding the skillet during cooking.

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