How to Make Chicken Shawarma Wraps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken shawarma wraps are a popular Middle Eastern street food that are perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This dish is bursting with the flavors of aromatic spices, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce, all wrapped up in warm and pillowy pita bread. Whether you're looking for a delicious lunch or a satisfying dinner, these wraps are sure to hit the spot.

The key to making the best chicken shawarma wraps is marinating the chicken in a blend of Middle Easte...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken shawarma wraps

  • Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a plastic container or resealable bag. Add chicken strips and shake until ingredients are evenly combined and chicken is well coated. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
  • When you are ready to make the sandwiches, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add marinated chicken, and sear until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken pieces.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl or small resealable container, stir well to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
  • Once chicken is cooked and sauce is prepared, assemble sandwiches by dividing meat, lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes between your pita. Add a generous smear of the yogurt sauce (to your taste preference).
  • Nutrition

    462 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 881mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 554mg