Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern), a delightful dish that brings the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your home. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, marinated chicken infused with a mix of aromatic spices, making it perfect for wraps, bowls, or alongside fresh salads. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this flavorful dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken thigh fillets (skinless and boneless)
- 1 large garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, combine minced garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, smoked paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken fillets and massage the bag to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Mix yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes on one side until charred; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg