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Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce

Savory Chicken Shawarma with Homemade Garlic Sauce Blessings

Indulge in Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce, a mouthwatering Middle Eastern delight perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat for richer taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic remove green sprouts to avoid bitterness
Spice Blend
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom freshly toasted enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Main Dish
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs substitute with lamb or beef if desired
  • Salt and Black Pepper essential for seasoning
Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Ice Water for fluffy consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Add minced garlic and all spices to the marinade. Stir thoroughly to create a fragrant paste.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. For the garlic sauce, pulse minced garlic in a food processor, then slowly drizzle in olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle in ice water until the garlic sauce reaches a fluffy texture.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken, cooking for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
  7. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  9. Serve in warm pita with garlic sauce and desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Use a hot skillet for best results. Don't skip adding ice water to the garlic sauce.

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