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Chicken Shawarma Wrap

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Chicken Shawarma Wrap recipe features juicy, seasoned chicken thighs wrapped in lavash with a flavorful garlic sauce, sumac onions, and your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, and french fries.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 3 lb chicken thighs (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Garlic Sauce

  • 1⁄2 cup mayo
  • 1⁄2 cup yogurt
  • 5 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1⁄2 lemon’s juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)

Sumac Onions

  • 1⁄2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1⁄2 lemon’s juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)

To Assemble

  • lavash (can also use tortilla, pita or flatbread)
  • garlic sauce
  • harissa
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • pickles
  • french fries

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, turmeric, sugar, tomato paste, and olive oil. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the garlic sauce: Combine mayo, yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Make sumac onions: Toss thinly sliced red onion with sumac, lemon juice, and parsley. Set aside.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
  5. Assemble the wraps: Warm the lavash, spread garlic sauce, add chicken, sumac onions, harissa, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and french fries. Roll up and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings based on your preference, such as adding hummus, tahini, or different vegetables.
  • If using pita or tortilla, warm them up before assembling the wraps for better texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg