Chicken Shawarma with Homemade Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Discover this delicious chicken shawarma marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern spices. Served with a creamy, flavorful homemade garlic yogurt sauce, it is an irresistible culinary journey. Perfect for those who love intense and authentic flavors.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2.2 lbs chicken breast fillets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 tsp cumin
- A splash of lemon juice
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- 1
Cut the chicken into thin, uniform slices.
- 2
Place the chicken in a resealable bag. Add the minced garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Seal the bag and mix well. Refrigerate for 10 to 12 hours.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the crushed garlic clove, cumin, and a splash of lemon juice. Set aside.
- 4
Preheat your oven or grill to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 20 to 30 minutes until fully cooked through, stirring regularly.
- 5
Serve the chicken hot accompanied by the homemade garlic yogurt sauce.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an authentic result, you can serve the shawarma in pita bread with fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, onions). The long marinade is essential to develop the flavors. You can prepare the sauce in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
