Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
This Chicken Shawarma is seasoned with spices and served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, spices, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- For the garlic sauce, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Serve the chicken with garlic sauce on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with marinated mushrooms or tofu. Use Greek yogurt instead of olive oil for a creamier texture. For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or silken tofu.