Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Printable Version)
Creamy, tangy garlic sauce perfect for shawarma, wraps, or dipping. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Place peeled garlic cloves in 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 mixture achieves smooth, creamy consistency and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
04 - Sample sauce and adjust salt, lemon juice, or garlic intensity according to personal preference.
05 - Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms literally anything into something crave-worthy, from roasted vegetables to plain chicken breast
- Makes a huge batch that keeps all week, so you are never more than 30 seconds away from a better meal
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- The garlic flavor gets stronger as it sits, so do not go crazy when you first make it
- This sauce actually improves after a day in the fridge, so make it ahead if you can
03 -
- Use vegan mayo and yogurt to make this completely plant-based
- Double the garlic if you are serving true garlic lovers