Description
Chicken Shawarma Grilled Wraps offer a flavorful Middle Eastern street food experience at home. Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh vegetables and creamy sauces, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup tahini sauce or garlic sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to prepare the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm the pita or flatbreads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side to make them pliable.
- Lay the grilled chicken strips onto the warm flatbread. Top with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion.
- Drizzle tahini sauce or garlic sauce over the fillings.
- Fold the sides of the flatbread over the filling, then roll it up from the bottom to enclose everything.
- Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or even overnight.
- Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste.
- Consider adding spices like cinnamon or allspice for a unique twist.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free wraps or lettuce wraps.
- Marinated chicken can be prepared a day ahead.
- Pita bread is traditional, but lavash or tortillas also work well.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 30g