Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Printable)

Creamy, tangy garlic sauce ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for shawarma, wraps, salads, 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

# 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 the mixture is smooth, creamy, and thoroughly combined.
04 - Taste the sauce and adjust salt, lemon juice, or garlic intensity to your preference.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms absolutely everything it touches into something restaurant worthy
  • The sauce keeps for days and actually tastes better after the flavors settle
  • You can whip it up in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • The raw garlic needs time to mellow out in the fridge or it will hit you too hard initially
  • This sauce thickens up as it chills so do not panic if it seems slightly loose at first
  • Using a food processor instead of hand mixing creates that silky professional texture
03 -
  • Make a double batch because it disappears faster than you expect
  • Let the sauce come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture

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