Description
Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce are a quick, flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired meal featuring tender marinated chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce wrapped in warm pita bread. This recipe is perfect for busy days, offering bold spices, balanced nutrition, and easy customization for various dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp shawarma spice mix (cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Wrap Ingredients
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, shawarma spice mix, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse deeply.
- Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and a touch of black pepper. Stir well and chill in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges for authentic shawarma flavor.
- Assemble the Wraps: Warm the pita bread slightly, then spread a generous layer of garlic yogurt sauce on each. Add sliced cooked chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. Drizzle additional sauce if desired.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold the pita tightly around the filling. Slice in half if preferred and serve immediately while warm and juicy.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for longer than 30 minutes for more tender and flavorful meat.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results compared to breast meat.
- Warm the pita bread to make it pliable for easier wrapping.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice in the yogurt sauce for perfect tanginess to your taste.
- Add fresh vegetables like cucumbers and pickles for crunchy texture contrast.
- Cook chicken over high heat to achieve caramelized, authentic shawarma edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg