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Authentic Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This authentic chicken shawarma recipe brings Middle Eastern street food flavors to your kitchen with tender, spiced chicken wrapped in warm pita bread with creamy yogurt-based garlic sauce. The recipe uses a yogurt marinade that creates juicy, flavorful results perfect for meal prepping or family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 pita bread or wraps
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Fresh parsley
  • Pickles (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and all spices (paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, salt) in a medium bowl
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag or bowl, pour marinade over chicken ensuring thorough coating, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight
  3. Make garlic sauce by combining Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped parsley in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper, then refrigerate until ready to serve
  4. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, remove chicken from marinade letting excess drip off, then grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F
  5. Warm pita bread briefly on grill or in microwave, slice grilled chicken into thin strips, then assemble wraps with garlic sauce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh parsley

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor and tenderness; grilling gives authentic charred flavor perfect for street-food style shawarma