Looking for a flavour-packed chicken recipe that’s quick and perfect for weeknights? These Chicken Shawarma Skewers ticks all the boxes. Made with tender chicken thighs marinated in warm spices, lemon, and garlic, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer, it’s a healthy and delicious twist on a Middle Eastern classic. Serve it with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, wrap it in flatbread, or add it to a salad bowl, it’s versatile and high-protein.
Serving Suggestions
- Flatbread wrap: Stuff the chicken and garlic lemon sauce into warm pita or flatbread. Add sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and fresh parsley for a quick shawarma wrap.
- Rice or grains: Pair with basmati rice, couscous, or quinoa to make it a filling meal.
- Roasted veggies: Serve alongside roasted or grilled vegetables like capsicum, zucchini, and red onion for a colourful plate.
Chicken Shawarma Skewers with Garlic Lemon Sauce
4
servings15
minutes25
minutesIngredients
- For Chicken marinade:
1kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp turmeric
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- For the Garlic lemon sauce:
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15–30 minutes so they don’t burn.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, overnight is even better for flavour.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway. For crispy edges, turn to grill for the the last 2–3 minutes.
- Stir all the garlic lemon sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes. Dip in the garlic yogurt sauce as you eat.
