Description
This flavorful chicken shawarma with easy flatbread recipe is a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish perfect for a satisfying meal. Tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce all wrapped up in a warm flatbread create a mouthwatering combination.
Ingredients
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For the chicken shawarma:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chilli/red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 kg boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
For the easy flatbread:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain/Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4–1 cup milk
For the garlic yogurt sauce:
- 1 cup plain/Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
- 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix all the marinade ingredients together, pour over the chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Prepare the flatbread dough: Combine dry ingredients, add yogurt and oil. Mix in milk gradually until a rough dough forms. Knead, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Bake/grill marinated chicken until fully cooked with crispy skin.
- Cook the flatbread: Roll out dough, cook in a hot pan until golden, then brush with butter.
- Make the sauce: Mix yogurt, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Slice chicken, serve in flatbread with veggies, pickles, and garlic sauce.
Notes
- You can customize your toppings according to your preference.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 669 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1641mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 196mg
