5.0 from 36 votes
Chicken Shawarma
Tender, juicy, and perfectly spiced grilled chicken wrapped in pita bread or tortilla with delicious homemade yogurt-garlic sauce. Try this quick and easy grilled Chicken Shawarma and enjoy the explosion of Middle Eastern flavors with every bite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
MARINADE
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoon allspice powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt or greek
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
YOGURT-GARLIC SAUCE
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt or greek
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise optional
- 2 clove garlic freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Sriracha sauce for spicy option
TO SERVE
- 8 pieces pita bread - or soft tortilla
- 3 cups lettuce
- 1 large red onion chopped
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and mix until well blended.
- Add the chicken thigh fillets and mix to coat completely. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 1 hour or place in the fridge overnight.
- Make the yogurt-garlic sauce by simply mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. You can divide the sauce and add some sriracha to one part so you have two options. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. You can also transfer sauce in a squeeze bottle for ease of use.
- Grill the chicken thighs using a griddle pan or over charcoal. Grill the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and grill for another for 3 to 4 minutes or until charring is even.
- For oven grilling: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast for 30 minutes at 220°C/425°F. Move the pan to the top rack and broil very briefly until a little charred. Remove from the oven.
- Transfer grilled chicken into a deep serving dish with a cover or use a plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the chicken into strips and place them back into the dish.
- Serve alongside the pita bread or tortilla wrap, sliced lettuce, tomatoes, onions and yogurt-garlic dip.
- To make a wrap, lay a pita bread or tortilla on a plate lined with parchment paper or foil. Top it with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle some yogurt-garlic sauce on top then fold to and wrap.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
764mg
(32%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7725IU
(155%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7725IU | 155% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.