Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish inspired by traditional Turkish street food. This easy-to-follow recipe features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, perfectly complemented by a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special gatherings, this dish can be served over fluffy couscous, wrapped in warm pita bread, or paired with a fresh salad. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
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 Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and place them in a Ziploc bag.
- Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices in a bowl. Pour over the chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Combine Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice for the sauce.
- Preheat the grill and cook the marinated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing and serve with garlic yogurt sauce and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg