Description
Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish inspired by Mediterranean street food. This grilled chicken, marinated in an aromatic shawarma spice blend, offers a rich taste that will surely delight your taste buds. Paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy couscous, wrapped in pita bread, or alongside fresh salads for a wholesome meal the whole family will love. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, this dish makes healthy eating effortless and delicious.
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 of 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and place them in a Ziploc bag.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices; whisk until blended.
- Pour marinade into the bag with chicken; seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Mix yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl; refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; cook chicken for about 6–8 minutes total until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve topped with yogurt sauce and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg