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Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Iftar
Lebanese
Lebanon

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

30 mins
Medium
Halal

Description

Flavorful marinated chicken wrapped in flatbread with vegetables and sauce.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 flatbreads or pita
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices.
  2. 2
    Slice chicken thighs into strips and add to the marinade.
  3. 3
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. 4
    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  6. 6
    Warm the flatbreads briefly on the grill or in a dry pan.
  7. 7
    Spread sauce on each flatbread.
  8. 8
    Top with chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion.
  9. 9
    Roll up tightly and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories

420 kcal

Protein

30g

Carbs

35g

Fat

18g