Easy Chicken Shawarma Garlic Sauce (Print Version)

A creamy, tangy garlic sauce perfect for shawarma, wraps, or dipping. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 thoroughly combined.
04 - Taste the sauce and modify 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. Recommended but optional.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something youve been working on all day
  • The creamy tangy balance pairs with literally everything from roasted vegetables to straight off a spoon
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  • That 30 minute rest in the fridge is not optional, it transforms the sauce from good to cant stop eating it
  • Raw garlic gets more intense the longer it sits, so start with less if youre making it ahead
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  • Use vegan mayonnaise and skip the yogurt for a completely plant based version that still tastes incredible
  • If you do not have a food processor, grate the garlic on a microplane before whisking everything together by hand

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