Description
Get ready to spice up your dinner with this juicy, flavor-packed Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce! This easy recipe delivers bold Middle Eastern flair with minimal effort—perfect for a quick dinner, summer BBQs, or make-ahead meal prep. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in warm spices and seared or baked to perfection, then served with a creamy, herbed yogurt sauce that cools everything down. Whether you’re hunting for healthy snack ideas, an easy dinner, or meal prep inspiration, this dish fits the bill with unbeatable taste and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup Greek yogurt (for sauce)
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
1 clove garlic minced (for sauce)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)
1 teaspoon olive oil (for sauce)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a separate bowl, mix 0.5 cup Greek yogurt with minced garlic, dill, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the yogurt sauce. Keep refrigerated.
3. Preheat grill or oven. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or bake at 425°F for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
4. Rest chicken briefly, then slice into strips.
5. Serve on a plate over the yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Optional: pair with rice, pita, or salad.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor—overnight is ideal.
You can double the yogurt sauce for dipping veggies or using in wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/5th recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg