Delicious Juicy Chicken Shawarma Wraps Recipe
This dish is easy to make, packed with flavor and freshness, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 6cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoonsground cumin
- 2 teaspoonsground coriander
- 1 teaspoonground cardamom
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1 teaspoonground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 cupgarlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt (for sauce)
- 1/4 cuplemon juice (for sauce)
- 1 cupneutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoonsice water
- Warm pita bread or flatbreads
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shredded lettuce
- Pickled turnips
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Add minced garlic and spices, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and coat generously with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a food processor, pulse garlic cloves with kosher salt until minced. Drizzle in neutral oil and lemon juice until emulsified. Add ice water to loosen, then set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, then cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm pita or flatbreads, spread with garlic sauce, add chicken and toppings, and roll up to serve.
Notes
To customize, swap chicken for other proteins, add different veggies, or play with spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 30 g