Description
Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Wraps:
4 pita breads or flatbreads
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley
For the Sauce:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Wraps: Warm the pita bread, then layer with lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the yogurt-tahini sauce.
Serve: Fold or roll the wrap and enjoy immediately!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes (optional)
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~320 kcal per wrap
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