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Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Savory Chicken Shawarma Wrap: A Flavorful Homemade Delight

This Chicken Shawarma Wrap offers a spiced journey with juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and customizable wraps.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces skinless chicken thighs or swap with chicken breast
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 cloves grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, or use cilantro
For the Sumac Onions
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sumac or lemon zest
For the Wrap
  • 4 pieces lavash or tortillas, pita, or flatbread

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine skinless chicken thighs with salt, pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, sugar, tomato paste, and olive oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook marinated chicken thighs for about 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/75°C).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Mix thinly sliced red onion with sumac and a squeeze of lemon juice in a separate bowl. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Warm lavash briefly until pliable, spread garlic sauce, and add lettuce, cooked chicken, sumac onions, diced tomatoes, and pickles. Roll tightly and tuck in edges.
  6. Enjoy wraps warm to appreciate the robust flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for better flavor. Control sumac amount in onions to taste. Experiment with different sauces for a unique wrap experience.

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