Description
Savory Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Dip
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for the dip)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for the dip)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (for the dip)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for the dip)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (for the dip)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring that each piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or up to overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator and allow any excess marinade to drip off.
- Place the chicken on the grill or skillet and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the creamy garlic dip by combining the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips and serve it drizzled with the creamy garlic dip. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Keto Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce