Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Printable)

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

# 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

# Steps:

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 well combined, scraping 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 let flavors meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The sauce keeps for days and actually tastes better as it sits
  • One batch transforms plain chicken, vegetables, or even fries into something special
02 -
  • The raw garlic mellow significantly after sitting for an hour, so dont panic if it tastes too sharp at first
  • This sauce thickens in the refrigerator, so stir in a teaspoon of water or lemon juice before serving leftovers
  • If using vegan mayonnaise, the texture stays consistent but you might need extra salt
03 -
  • Roast the garlic cloves first if you want a sweeter, milder sauce
  • Whisk in a pinch of cayenne or paprika for a subtle warmth that builds slowly

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