Zankou Chicken's Lebanese Garlic Sauce Copycat Recipe

Recreate the legendary garlic sauce from Zankou Chicken! This copycat recipe unlocks the secret to their intensely flavorful, creamy, and garlicky sauce. Perfect for dipping your favorite Lebanese or Mediterranean chicken or beef dishes (like shawarma or our recipe #127262!), loading into pita pockets with grilled meats and veggies, or as a flavorful spread. Warning: This recipe is seriously garlicky – prepare for deliciousness and potent breath! Get ready for a flavor explosion that's undeniably addictive.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 146.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.3 (20 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zankou Chicken's Lebanese Garlic Sauce Copycat

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How to Make Zankou Chicken's Lebanese Garlic Sauce Copycat

  1. Combine mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, garlic (minced), roasted garlic (minced), and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice for brightness, salt for savoriness, or garlic for extra punch.
  4. For an even smoother texture, blend the sauce briefly with an immersion blender.
  5. Let the sauce rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for the best flavor development!
  6. Serve chilled with your favorite chicken or beef dishes, pita bread, shawarma, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

4g

Carbs

3g

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