Description
Quick and healthy Middle Eastern-inspired wraps with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy garlic sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, these vibrant, portable meals deliver bold spices and Mediterranean flavors for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into thin strips
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground cardamom
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 large flour tortillas or pita breads
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste (for garlic sauce)
Instructions
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and black pepper in a bowl
Toss chicken strips into the marinade until coated and let rest for 5 minutes
Whisk Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice in a second bowl; refrigerate sauce
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until golden-brown and cooked through (~5-7 minutes)
Warm tortillas/tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave
Layer lettuce, tomato, red onion, parsley, and cooked chicken onto each wrap
Drizzle with garlic sauce and fold wraps securely
Notes
Marinate chicken up to 2 hours for deeper flavor
Use pita bread as a substitute if preferred
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days
Add pickled vegetables for extra tang
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg