Description
Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean street food right to your dining table. Marinated in a savory blend of shawarma spices, this juicy grilled chicken pairs perfectly with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, meal prep, or gatherings. With quick cooking time and versatile serving options, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from 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 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and pound to even thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices to create the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice; refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let rest before slicing. Serve with garlic yogurt sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 105mg