Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the marinade for crispy, juicy chicken every time. The secret? Marinate in yogurt and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy S’mores Cookie Cake Recipe Perfect for Dessert and Easy Aloo Keema Recipe with Ground Meat and Potatoes.
Why This Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, juicy chicken
- Better than takeout
- Easy to customize
What You'll Need for Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Chicken breasts
- Yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Lettuce
- Optional: Tomatoes
- Optional: Red onions
- Optional: Tahini sauce
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Meat Tenderizer — Ensures tender chicken every time. → See on Amazon
- High-quality Yogurt — Thick yogurt makes the best marinade. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
- Marinate: Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, and spices. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook: Cook chicken in a hot skillet until crispy and cooked through.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Blend garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Serve: Serve chicken shawarma with garlic sauce and your favorite toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
- : For extra crispy chicken, cook in batches.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It will become dry. If it's not cooked through, finish in the oven.
- : Make a double batch and freeze for later.
Storing & Reheating Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Marinate chicken up to 24 hours ahead.
Freezing Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
Freeze cooked chicken shawarma for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Best substitution: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for even more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Marinate chicken up to 24 hours ahead.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Let it heat up longer.
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Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Olive oil
Seasonings
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Red onions
- Tahini sauce
Instructions
- Marinate: Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, and spices. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook: Cook chicken in a hot skillet until crispy and cooked through.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Blend garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Serve: Serve chicken shawarma with garlic sauce and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Best substitution: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for even more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Marinate chicken up to 24 hours ahead.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Let it heat up longer.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken shawarma for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Marinate chicken up to 24 hours ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce FAQs
Yes, marinate chicken up to 24 hours ahead. Cook just before serving.
Overcooking is the most common reason. Cook until just done, then let rest.
Yes, freeze cooked chicken shawarma for up to 2 months.
Yes, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Sour cream or buttermilk can be used as a substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe with Garlic Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
