Name: Easy Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced into thin strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 large flour tortillas or soft flatbreads; 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup sliced pickles or pickled turnips; For the creamy garlic sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove, 1 tablespoon tahini (optional), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon water

Description

Juicy spiced chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy garlic sauce in soft tortillas make these fast, flavorful wraps perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Ready in 27 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large flour tortillas or soft flatbreads
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced pickles or pickled turnips
For the creamy garlic sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove, 1 tablespoon tahini (optional), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Slice chicken into thin strips
Combine olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl
Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes until browned
Prepare creamy garlic sauce by blending yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, salt, and water in a small bowl
Warm tortillas, layer with romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, pickles
Add cooked chicken and drizzle with sauce
Fold tortillas to assemble

Notes

Use aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup
Substitute chicken with halal lamb if preferred
Sauce can be made in advance
Store leftovers separately if freezing

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 12
Category: Recipes
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg