Description
Juicy, warmly spiced chicken paired with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce makes this Chicken Shawarma a flavorful Middle Eastern dish perfect for wraps, bowls, or platters.
Ingredients
- 800 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup plain thick yoghurt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Warm flatbread or pita
- Optional: Sliced tomatoes
- Optional: Sliced cucumbers
- Optional: Shredded lettuce
- Optional: Thinly sliced onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, yoghurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a thick marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 to 12 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer on the tray. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred at the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- To make the garlic yoghurt sauce, mix yoghurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the sliced chicken warm with garlic yoghurt sauce and your choice of flatbread and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use chicken thighs to ensure juiciness.
- The garlic yoghurt sauce can be made a day ahead.
- Grill the chicken for a smoky flavor alternative.
- Perfect for meal prep with rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
