Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Printable)

Creamy, tangy garlic sauce ready in minutes. Perfect for shawarma, wraps, or dipping.

# 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 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 processor.
03 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
04 - Taste the sauce and modify salt, lemon juice, or garlic intensity according to personal preference.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The recipe doubles beautifully and keeps in the fridge for impromptu dinner upgrades
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  • Letting the sauce rest in the fridge is not optional—the garlic mellow out and the cumin really blooms after an hour
  • This sauce thickens up as it chills, so if it seems too thin at first, just give it time in the refrigerator
03 -
  • If you want it thinner, whisk in a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice at a time until it reaches your desired consistency
  • Grate the garlic on a microplane instead of mincing if you want an even smoother texture without any garlic bits

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