Savory Chicken Shawarma with Zesty Garlic Sauce Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, marinated chicken slices grilled to perfection, enveloped in warm pita with a creamy, zesty garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Paleo, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts (or firm tofu for vegetarian)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Pita bread
- Fresh cucumber, diced
- Fresh tomato, diced
- Red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and turmeric. Toss until well-coated and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat either a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the zesty garlic sauce by blending Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once cooked, rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Assemble pita sandwiches with chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty garlic sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg