Chicken Shawarma Wrap: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Homemade Delight
Learn how to make delicious and flavorful Chicken Shawarma Wraps at home with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and mix well.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute.
- Assemble the wraps: place sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Wrap tightly and serve.
Notes
- For more spice, increase the cayenne pepper.
- Serve with extra tahini sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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