Description
A delicious and healthy Keto Chicken Shawarma recipe served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- For the Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the garlic sauce by mixing mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Slice the chicken into strips and serve with a drizzle of garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or serve with sliced jalapeños.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of mixed greens or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg