Chicken thigh shawarma skewers with garlic sauce
Spiced chicken thighs charred on skewers, wrapped in flatbreads with crisp salad.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.36 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the spices, oil, half the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt. Coat the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes or overnight.
20 min - 2
Stir the garlic and remaining lemon juice into the yoghurt for the sauce.
- 3
Thread the chicken onto skewers. Grill over a medium high heat for 12 to 14 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through with no pink.
13 min - 4
Warm the flatbreads on the grill for 30 seconds each side.
- 5
Slice the chicken off the skewers. Pile into flatbreads with salad and garlic sauce.
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