Chicken Shawarma Wrap
A classic Middle Eastern street food staple featuring spiced marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy garlic sauce wrapped in warm pita.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Shawarma spice blend (cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika)
- 4 pieces Large pita breads or flatbreads
- 0.5 cup Tahini or Garlic sauce (Toum)
- 1 cup Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Pickled turnips or gherkins(optional)
- 0.5 small Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and the shawarma spice blend.
- 2
Slice chicken thighs into thin strips and toss in the marinade; let sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken in a single layer.
- 4
Sear the chicken for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned, crispy on the edges, and cooked through.
- 5
Warm the pita breads in a dry pan or oven until soft and pliable.
- 6
Spread a generous layer of garlic sauce or tahini down the center of each pita.
- 7
Layer the cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and pickles on top of the sauce.
- 8
Roll the pita tightly, wrap the bottom in foil to hold it together, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
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