Description
Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean street food right in your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features juicy chicken marinated in aromatic shawarma spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce that adds a delightful tang. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only satisfying but also healthy, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Enjoy it over fluffy couscous, rice pilaf, or stuffed in warm pita bread for a truly delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 medium lemon
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 7-ounce container of Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken in a Ziploc bag and pound to an even thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices.
- Pour marinade over the chicken in the bag; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare garlic yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl; refrigerate.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes total until fully cooked.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing; serve with garlic yogurt sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg