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Chicken Shawarma Recipe That Will Impress! Chicken shawarma: Make this easy recipe for authentic, flavorful marinated chicken with homemade yogurt sauce. Perfec

Chicken Shawarma Recipe That Will Impress!

Chicken shawarma: Make this easy recipe for authentic, flavorful marinated chicken with homemade yogurt sauce. Perfect for wraps and bowls!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts (1.25 lbs)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced, 3 cloves)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Gather all of your ingredients.
  2. Stir together marinade ingredients: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and ground cloves in a small bowl.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch-thick strips to maximize flavor penetration.
  4. Add chicken strips to a ziptop bag or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  6. Prepare the yogurt sauce (optional): Combine ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, and salt in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

- Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the most intense flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear.
- For an authentic touch, serve with warm pita bread, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and a drizzle of the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.