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!
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
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- Stir together marinade ingredients: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and ground cloves in a small bowl.
- Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch-thick strips to maximize flavor penetration.
- Add chicken strips to a ziptop bag or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- 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
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.