Description
A delicious chicken shawarma recipe with bold flavors and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup garlic sauce
- Sliced vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions) for serving
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the sliced chicken into the mixture and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked and charred.
- Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a pan until slightly toasty.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing chicken on each pita, drizzling with garlic sauce, and adding sliced vegetables.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Customize toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken, shawarma, garlic sauce, Middle Eastern, easy dinner, family meal