Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

Serves

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

For the marinated chicken:
  2 lbs (900 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat removed
  6.3 oz (180 g) Greek yogurt
  3 cloves garlic, minced
  1 tbsp coriander
  1 tbsp cumin
  2 tsp cardamom
  1 tbsp chili powder
  1 tbsp onion powder
  1 tbsp smoked paprika
  2 tsp sea salt
  2 tsp black pepper
  1 tbsp white vinegar
  2 tbsp lemon juice
  4 tbsp olive oil
  chopped chives, to garnish
For the sauce:
  8.5 oz (240 g) plain yogurt
  2 tbsp cilantro fresh, finely minced
  1 tbsp dill fresh, finely minced
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  salt & pepper, to taste

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

294

Fats

16 g

Protein

33 g

Carbs

3 g

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and gently tenderize them using a meat tenderizer.
  • In a large bowl or a sealable plastic bag, combine the chicken thighs with the remaining marinade ingredients. Mix well to combine. Ensure the chicken thighs are well coated with the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl or seal the bag and place the chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 hours to marinate. For the best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until they are thoroughly cooked through and nicely charred (but not burnt).
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the yogurt garlic sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Once the chicken has cooked, slice and serve with the creamy sauce and garnish with chopped chives.