Description
These Chicken Shawarma Wraps are packed with Middle Eastern flavors in just 35 minutes! Juicy marinated chicken is wrapped in soft pita bread, topped with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works great)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt
For Assembling:
8–10 small pita breads
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Optional: cucumber slices, pickles, or chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for best flavor).
- For the garlic sauce, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or in the oven until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the wraps: Spread garlic sauce on the pita, add a portion of the cooked chicken, and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and any additional toppings.
- Fold the pita into a wrap or roll it like a burrito. Serve immediately.
Notes
Vegetarian Version: Use tofu, tempeh, or seitan instead of chicken for a plant-based option.
Add Spice: Increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add red pepper flakes for more heat.
Different Vegetables: Use spinach or arugula instead of lettuce, and add cucumber slices or pickled turnips for extra flavor.
Cheese Option: Add crumbled feta or shredded mozzarella for a creamy touch.
Wrap Variation: Swap pita for tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet or Grill
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
