Chicken Shawarma with Fresh Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Shawarma with Fresh Yogurt Sauce

: 2025-12-11 • : 1h 30m • : Medium

What does it include?

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken breast
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 15 ml ground coriander
  • 15 ml ground cumin
  • 15 ml ground cardamom
  • 5 ml cayenne pepper
  • 10 ml smoked paprika
  • 10 ml of salt
  • 30 ml lemon juice
  • 45 ml olive oil
  • 240 ml Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove of garlic peeled and crushed
  • 5 ml cumin
  • Lemon juice splash

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

  1. Cut the chicken into small slices and place them in a ziplock bag.
  2. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to the bag. Mix well, close the bag, and refrigerate for 10 to 12 hours.
  3. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil and toast the flatbreads lightly. Remove them and add more oil.
  4. Heat the pan and fry the chicken in two batches to brown it well. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through, releasing a fragrant aroma.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, mix the Greek yogurt with garlic, chopped mint, parsley, lemon juice, and cumin. Season to taste.
  6. Serve the shawarma with flatbread, yogurt sauce, lettuce, onion, tomato, potatoes, chicken, and feta cheese.

Full description

Indulge in the aromatic allure of our Chicken Shawarma with Fresh Yogurt Sauce, where traditional spices blend seamlessly with creamy yogurt. This dish features succulent chicken marinated in a rich medley of coriander, cumin, cardamom, and cayenne pepper, offering a tantalizing balance of spice and sweetness. Served with a refreshing yogurt sauce, it's a sensory delight that transports you to the heart of Arabic cuisine. For the best results, ensure the chicken marinates overnight to absorb the full spectrum of flavors.

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