Description
This homemade Chicken Shawarma Wrap is packed with tender spiced chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and crisp veggies—all wrapped in warm pita bread. It’s easy to make, full of Middle Eastern flavor, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Pickles (optional)
- Garlic Sauce: ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices. Add chicken and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill, pan-sear, or bake chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (6–8 minutes per side on the stove or 20–25 minutes in the oven at 400°F/200°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: Mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust to taste.
- Warm the Bread: Heat pita or flatbread in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in the oven for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spread garlic sauce over warm pita, add lettuce, tomato, onion, and sliced shawarma chicken. Top with parsley and pickles. Roll tightly.
- Serve: Slice in half and serve immediately with extra garlic sauce or hot sauce. For a crispy finish, grill the wrapped shawarma briefly on each side.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version. To reheat leftovers, warm chicken gently in a skillet with a splash of water or olive oil to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Oven
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg