Shawarma Garlic Chicken (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Super flavorful chicken thigh with bright garlic sauce—so easy to make, and you’ll want it again and again. Middle Eastern flavors in every bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken Shawarma
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Salt and pepper as you like
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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4 garlic cloves, smashed up
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 teaspoons ground paprika
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 lbs of chicken thighs, no bone, no skin
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
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Salt and pepper as much as you want
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3 garlic cloves, grated or pressed
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons of mayo
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Half a cup Greek yogurt
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Pile the chicken onto pita bread, toss on some veggies if you like, pour over the garlicky sauce, then wrap it up snug.
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Stir the Greek yogurt, mayo, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together till you get a silky sauce.
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Cook your chicken on a grill, in a pan, or in the oven till the outsides get a bit charred and the insides are done.
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Toss together olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drown your chicken in it and stash in the fridge for at least an hour, or better yet, overnight.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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Leaving the chicken to soak up the marinade all night makes it taste way better.
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Switch things up with extras like pickles or a splash of hot sauce.