Description
This Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-make Middle Eastern-inspired dinner. Featuring tender spiced chicken thighs, creamy homemade yogurt sauce, and served in warm pita bread, it’s perfect for family meals or meal prep. Includes ingredients, instructions, and full nutritional info for your healthy chicken dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp turmeric
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup cucumber, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 pieces pita bread or flatbread
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
2. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F or heat a grill pan over medium-high.
4. Cook the chicken for 25 minutes in the oven or 6-8 minutes per side on the grill, until slightly charred and fully cooked.
5. For the yogurt sauce, combine the remaining 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, chopped cucumber, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Chill until serving.
6. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
7. Warm the pita or flatbread, spread with yogurt sauce, add chicken, fresh veggies if desired, and more sauce on top.
8. Fold and enjoy immediately.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Grilling adds smoky depth, but oven-roasting works beautifully too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting or Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg