Description
A Middle Eastern-inspired chicken shawarma wrap made with spiced, juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy garlic sauce wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F / 74°C internal temperature). Let rest, then slice into strips.
- Prepare garlic sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Warm pita breads on a skillet or in the oven.
- Assemble wraps: Spread garlic sauce on pita, add sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Wrap tightly and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with pickled turnips or jalapeños.
- You can air fry or bake chicken instead of pan-searing.
- Make it a platter by serving chicken and toppings over rice instead of in wraps.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern