Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma

Name: Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless); Olive Oil; Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); Garlic (minced); Ground Cumin; Smoked Paprika; Ground Coriander; Ground Turmeric; Cayenne Pepper; Salt and Pepper; Tahini; Lemon Juice; Garlic (minced); Water; Salt; Cherry Tomatoes; Red Onion (thinly sliced); Fresh Parsley (chopped)

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

Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)

1 lb

Olive Oil

3 tbsp

Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

2 tbsp

Garlic (minced)

3 cloves

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Smoked Paprika

1 tsp

Ground Coriander

1/2 tsp

Ground Turmeric

1/2 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

1/2 tsp

Salt and Pepper

to taste

For the Tahini Sauce

Tahini

1/2 cup

Lemon Juice

2 tbsp

Garlic (minced)

2 cloves

Water

1/4 cup (adjust for consistency)

Salt

to taste

For the Garnishes

Cherry Tomatoes

1 cup (halved)

Red Onion (thinly sliced)

1/2

Fresh Parsley (chopped)

1/4 cup

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