Description
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken shawarma served with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully done.
- In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and parsley to make the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern