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Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce

This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic White Sauce features juicy, marinated chicken that's grilled, seared, or oven-roasted, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle-Eastern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cast Iron Pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Zip Lock bag

Ingredients
  

Chicken Shawarma

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 large cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt

Garlic White Sauce

  • ¾ cup yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon za'atar spice
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

Chicken Shawarma

  • Place the chicken thighs along with the rest of the shawarma ingredients into a Zip Lock bag or large bowl and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Take the chicken out of the fridge to temper 20 minutes before you intend to cook it.
  • Grill: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill, and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the underside is caramelized and the chicken releases from the grill, then flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach at least 160F.
  • Cast Iron Pan: Preheat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken into the pan in a single even layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the underside is caramelized, then flip and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
  • Oven-Roasted: Preheat your oven to 425F. Arrange the marinated chicken on a sheet tray in a single even layer. Bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. After 25 minutes, broil for five minutes until the chicken is caramelized.
  • Arrange the cooked chicken on a large plate or platter. Serve with Garlic White Sauce on the side.

Garlic White Sauce

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.

Notes

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are preferable but you can use this marinade on chicken breasts or any cut of bone-in chicken if preferred. Shawarma spice blends are available for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1374mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Shawarma, Comfort Food, Garlic White Sauce, grilled chicken, Middle Eastern Chicken, Shawarma Recipe
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