Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma
A Flavorful Fusion of Spices and Tender Chicken
This Mediterranean chicken shawarma is marinated in aromatic spices and served with a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Marinade
For the Tahini Sauce
For the Garnishes
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Mix the Marinade
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Coat the Chicken
Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
Do not over-marinate the chicken as it can become mushy.
Preparing the Tahini Sauce
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Adjust Consistency
Gradually add water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
Adjust the water in the tahini sauce based on your preferred thickness.
Season
Season with salt.
Cooking Process
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Prepare Garnishes
While the chicken is grilling, prep the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Assemble the Dish
Slice the grilled chicken and arrange on a platter with garnishes and tahini sauce.
Plating & Serving
Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma
Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma
Slice and Arrange
Slice the grilled chicken thinly and arrange it on a large platter.
Add Garnishes
Surround with cherry tomatoes, red onions, and parsley.
Drizzle Sauce
Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.