{"id":43569,"date":"2025-09-09T15:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=43569"},"modified":"2025-09-09T15:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:20:01","slug":"chicken-shawarma-with-creamy-garlic-protein-based-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chicken-shawarma-with-creamy-garlic-protein-based-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic \u2014 Protein Based Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chicken Shawarma With Creamy Garlic<\/strong> \u2014 a <strong>Protein Based Dinner<\/strong> that actually makes weeknights exciting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken seared until it gets those good charred bits, then slathered in a tangy, silky garlic sauce \u2014 that\u2019s the promise of <strong>Chicken Shawarma With Creamy Garlic<\/strong>. Ready in under an hour (and way less if you plan ahead), this dish brings the Middle Eastern street-food vibe to your kitchen: smoky, bright, and absolutely saucy. Who says protein-packed dinners have to be boring?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes this Chicken Shawarma so irresistible?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do we all fall for shawarma? Because it nails three things at once: <strong>bold seasoning<\/strong>, <strong>crisp edges with tender insides<\/strong>, and a sauce that ties everything together. The marinade uses yogurt, lemon, garlic, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika to build deep, layered flavor. Then you grill or pan-sear the chicken until the spices caramelize \u2014 hello, texture. Top it with a garlicky, creamy drizzle and you\u2019ve got a savory, craveable meal. Hungry yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients (with quick notes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts<\/strong> \u2014 thighs stay juicier; breasts keep it lean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bc cup plain Greek yogurt<\/strong> \u2014 tenderizes and infuses tang.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 Tbsp olive oil<\/strong> \u2014 helps the marinade and searing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juice of 1 lemon<\/strong> \u2014 brightens the whole thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4 garlic cloves, minced<\/strong> \u2014 flavor backbone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 Tbsp ground cumin<\/strong> &amp; <strong>1 Tbsp ground coriander<\/strong> \u2014 earthy, warm spice duo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 tsp smoked paprika<\/strong> \u2014 adds that subtle smokiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tsp turmeric<\/strong> &amp; <strong>\u00bd tsp cinnamon<\/strong> \u2014 for color and depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt &amp; black pepper<\/strong> \u2014 essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:<\/strong> mayo + Greek yogurt, loads of grated or mashed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, salt. Simple, but powerful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve with:<\/strong> warm pita\/flatbread, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, and fresh herbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The short, simple how-to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marinate:<\/strong> Whisk yogurt, oil, lemon, garlic, and spices. Coat the chicken and chill <strong>at least 1 hour<\/strong> (overnight gets you party-level flavor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook:<\/strong> Grill or sear the chicken on a hot grill pan ~5\u20137 minutes per side until charred and cooked. Rest, then slice thin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sauce:<\/strong> Whisk mayo, yogurt, garlic, lemon, oil, and parsley. Adjust salt. Thin with water if it\u2019s too thick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble:<\/strong> Stuff sliced chicken into pita or over rice, drizzle wildly with sauce, add veg and herbs \u2014 devour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>marinate overnight if you can \u2014 the longer it sits, the deeper the flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The (short) story behind this recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I first made shawarma on a week when I wanted bold food but zero fuss. I grabbed yogurt, dug into the spice jar, threw everything together, and within an hour the house smelled like a busy market in Beirut. My partner texted \u201cwhat smells like heaven?\u201d and I knew I had a winner. FYI: leftovers make phenomenal lunches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for the best result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use thighs for juiciness<\/strong> if you want softer, more forgiving meat. Breasts work but watch timing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pat the chicken dry before searing<\/strong> so it gets a proper crust \u2014 moisture fights browning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skip the rest:<\/strong> let the cooked chicken rest 5 minutes so juices redistribute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the garlic sauce fresh<\/strong> and taste it \u2014 add a splash more lemon if it feels flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grill high and fast<\/strong> for char, or broil if you don\u2019t have a grill pan. <strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>char = flavor<\/strong> \u2014 don\u2019t be shy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want it faster? Use a hot oven (425\u00b0F) to roast the marinated chicken for 20\u201325 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swap chicken for lamb or beef for a traditional twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try a dairy-free sauce: swap Greek yogurt with a non-dairy yogurt and mayo for a <strong>dairy-free shawarma<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a bowl: serve sliced shawarma over rice with roasted veggies and hummus. That\u2019s a great <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chicken-and-spinach-in-creamy-paprika-sauce-recipe\/\" title=\"Easy Chicken and Spinach in Creamy Paprika Sauce Recipe\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"46\">Chicken Recipes With Sauce<\/a><\/strong> idea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For weeknight ease, use store-bought shawarma spice and toss the <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas\/\" title=\"Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"45\">chicken on a sheet pan<\/a> with onions and peppers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pile the sliced chicken into warm flatbreads, spoon on the <strong>Garlic Sauce Shawarma<\/strong>, add quick pickled cucumbers or tomatoes, and finish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve with a side of rice, fattoush, or crisp salad for balance. Want to impress? Add pickled red onions and a drizzle of tahini \u2014 guests will swoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage &amp; leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refrigerate<\/strong> chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to <strong>3\u20134 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze<\/strong> the cooked chicken (no sauce) for up to <strong>3 months<\/strong> \u2014 thaw overnight and reheat gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reheat slowly in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to keep meat moist. <strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>store the sauce separately<\/strong> so the bread doesn\u2019t get soggy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757405236188\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes\u2014breasts work fine but watch them closely so they don\u2019t dry out. Slice thin and don\u2019t overcook.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757405242828\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I bake the chicken instead of grilling?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. Roast at <strong>425\u00b0F for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong> until the internal temp hits 165\u00b0F, then finish under broiler 1\u20132 minutes for char.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757405249155\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the garlic sauce spicy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No \u2014 it\u2019s creamy and garlicky. Add a pinch of cayenne or harissa if you want heat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757405256400\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long should I marinate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Minimum <strong>1 hour<\/strong>; <strong>overnight<\/strong> is best for deep flavor. If you\u2019re short on time, even 30 minutes helps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe sits squarely in the \u201cmake-every-week\u201d category: it\u2019s flexible, bold, and reliably delicious. Whether you call it <strong>Grilled Chicken Shawarma<\/strong>, <strong>Chicken Shawarma With Creamy Garlic Sauce<\/strong>, or simply dinner you\u2019ll dream about, it hits the sweet spot between comfort and sophistication. 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data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-print\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\tPrint Recipe<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve been craving a meal that\u2019s bursting with flavor but still simple enough for a weeknight, this Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce is going to be your new go-to. The chicken is coated in a spiced yogurt marinade, grilled until perfectly smoky, and finished with a drizzle of silky garlic cream sauce that ties everything together. Wrap it up in warm pita or serve it bowl-style over rice\u2014either way, you\u2019ve got a dish that feels like a Mediterranean feast without leaving your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe checks all the boxes: quick, healthy-ish, and seriously impressive. Great for backyard barbecues, meal prep, or just an easy weeknight dinner when you want something better than takeout.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For the Chicken Marinade<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9177c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9177c\" aria-label=\"2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts \u2013 thighs stay juicy; breasts are leaner.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9177c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts \u2013 thighs stay juicy; breasts are leaner.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9178c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9178c\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup plain Greek yogurt \u2013 tenderizes the meat while adding tang.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9178c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> plain Greek yogurt \u2013 tenderizes the meat while adding tang.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91797\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91797\" aria-label=\"3 Tbsp olive oil \u2013 helps the spices stick and keeps the chicken moist.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91797\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3 Tbsp<\/span> olive oil \u2013 helps the spices stick and keeps the chicken moist.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c917a1\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c917a1\" aria-label=\"Juice of 1 lemon \u2013 brightens everything up.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c917a1\"><\/label><\/span>Juice of <span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> lemon \u2013 brightens everything up.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c917a9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c917a9\" aria-label=\"4 garlic cloves, minced \u2013 flavor central.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c917a9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\">4<\/span> garlic cloves, minced \u2013 flavor central.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91814\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91814\" aria-label=\"1 Tbsp ground cumin \u2013 warm and earthy.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91814\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 Tbsp<\/span> ground cumin \u2013 warm and earthy.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9181f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9181f\" aria-label=\"1 Tbsp ground coriander \u2013 citrusy spice note.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9181f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 Tbsp<\/span> ground coriander \u2013 citrusy spice note.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91829\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91829\" aria-label=\"2 tsp smoked paprika \u2013 adds that subtle smoky kick.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91829\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tsp\">2 tsp<\/span> smoked paprika \u2013 adds that subtle smoky kick.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91833\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91833\" aria-label=\"1 tsp ground turmeric \u2013 gorgeous golden color and a hint of bitterness.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91833\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span> ground turmeric \u2013 gorgeous golden color and a hint of bitterness.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9183c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9183c\" aria-label=\"\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon \u2013 unexpected, but gives depth and warmth.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9183c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"tsp\">\u00bd tsp<\/span> ground cinnamon \u2013 unexpected, but gives depth and warmth.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91844\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91844\" aria-label=\"Salt + black pepper \u2013 essential seasoning.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91844\"><\/label><\/span>Salt + black pepper \u2013 essential seasoning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Creamy Garlic Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9184d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9184d\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup mayonnaise \u2013 base for creaminess.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9184d\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> mayonnaise \u2013 base for creaminess.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91856\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91856\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup Greek yogurt \u2013 balances out with tang.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91856\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> Greek yogurt \u2013 balances out with tang.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9185f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9185f\" aria-label=\"3 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed \u2013 the star of the sauce.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9185f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed \u2013 the star of the sauce.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91868\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91868\" aria-label=\"2 Tbsp lemon juice \u2013 adds zing.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91868\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">2 Tbsp<\/span> lemon juice \u2013 adds zing.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91874\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91874\" aria-label=\"1 Tbsp olive oil \u2013 smooth finish.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91874\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 Tbsp<\/span> olive oil \u2013 smooth finish.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9187d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9187d\" aria-label=\"1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped \u2013 for color and freshness.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9187d\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 Tbsp<\/span> fresh parsley, chopped \u2013 for color and freshness.<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91884\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91884\" aria-label=\"Pinch of salt \u2013 to taste.\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91884\"><\/label><\/span>Pinch of salt \u2013 to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Serving<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9188a\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9188a\" aria-label=\"Warm pita or flatbread\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c9188a\"><\/label><\/span>Warm pita or flatbread<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91890\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91890\" aria-label=\"Fresh parsley or cilantro\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91890\"><\/label><\/span>Fresh parsley or cilantro<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91920\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91920\" aria-label=\"Veggie add-ons: cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled onions (totally optional but highly recommended)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0b87c91920\"><\/label><\/span>Veggie add-ons: cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled onions (totally optional but highly recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p id=\"instruction-step-1\"><strong>Step 1: Marinate the chicken<\/strong><br \/>\nWhisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all the spices in a large bowl. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and chill for at least an hour\u2014overnight is ideal for deeper flavor.<\/p>\n<p id=\"instruction-step-3\"><strong>Step 2: Grill it up<\/strong><br \/>\nHeat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken for 5\u20137 minutes per side until the edges are charred and the internal temp hits 165\u00b0F. Let it rest a few minutes before slicing into strips.<\/p>\n<p id=\"instruction-step-5\"><strong>Step 3: Mix the garlic sauce<\/strong><br \/>\nCombine mayo, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Adjust salt to taste, and if it feels too thick, add a splash of water.<\/p>\n<p id=\"instruction-step-7\"><strong>Step 4: Assemble and serve<\/strong><br \/>\nLoad the sliced chicken onto warm pita or over rice bowls. Drizzle generously with the garlic sauce and top with herbs, cucumbers, tomatoes, or pickled onions for crunch and freshness.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Notes &amp; Tips<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Marinate overnight if you can. The yogurt-spice mix works magic on the chicken the longer it sits.<\/li>\n<li>No grill? No problem. 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