Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Printable)
A rich, tangy garlic sauce perfect for shawarma, wraps, or dipping. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Sauce
01 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Place garlic cloves in a food processor or blender. Pulse until finely minced.
02 - Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to the processor.
03 - Process until smooth, creamy, and thoroughly combined. Scrape down sides as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or garlic to your preference.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
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- It transforms even the simplest grilled chicken into something extraordinary
- Keeps in the fridge for days, making your weekday lunches feel special
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- The garlic flavor gets stronger as it sits, so start with less if you're unsure
- Letting it rest in the fridge isn't optional—it completely changes how the flavors meld
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- If the garlic flavor is too sharp, add another teaspoon of yogurt to mellow it out
- For extra brightness, add the zest of half a lemon along with the juice