Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Printable)

Creamy, tangy garlic sauce ready in 10 minutes—ideal for shawarma, wraps, and dipping.

# What's Needed:

→ 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 peeled 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 black pepper to the minced garlic.
03 - Process the mixture until smooth, creamy, and thoroughly combined. Scrape down sides as needed.
04 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt, lemon juice, or garlic to your preference.
05 - Transfer sauce to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Best served chilled.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It transforms even the simplest grilled chicken into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant
  • The sauce keeps for days in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • The garlic flavor mellows significantly after resting in the refrigerator, so don't panic if it tastes intense at first
  • Using a food processor instead of chopping by hand makes all the difference in achieving that silky smooth consistency
03 -
  • If the garlic flavor is too intense right after blending, let the sauce rest for an hour before deciding to add more
  • A splash of water can thin the sauce if you prefer a lighter consistency for dipping

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