Description
Enjoy these flavorful Chicken Shawarma Wraps with a creamy garlic sauce, inspired by vibrant Middle Eastern street food. This recipe brings the taste of authentic shawarma right to your kitchen, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large pita breads
- For the Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Optional Toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pickles
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Warm the pita breads according to package directions.
- To assemble the wraps, spread a generous amount of garlic sauce onto each warm pita.
- Fill the pita with the cooked chicken and your desired toppings.
- Fold or roll the pita to create your shawarma wrap. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast for thighs if preferred, though thighs tend to be more moist.
- The garlic sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (will vary based on toppings and sauce amount)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Varies