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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic: 5 Irresistible Recipes

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic

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A flavorful Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce that brings the essence of street food to your home.

Ingredients

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  • 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pieces pita breads
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, and spices, mixing until combined. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Prepare garlic sauce by mixing mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth; season with salt and refrigerate.
  3. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until charred and fully cooked.
  4. Warm pita breads in the same pan for about 1 minute on each side until slightly toasty.
  5. Assemble your shawarma by laying sliced chicken on each pita, topping with lettuce and tomato, then drizzling garlic sauce.
  6. Fold the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

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