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Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Tender spiced chicken with creamy garlic sauce, fresh kale, and purple onions wrapped in warm flatbread for an authentic Middle Eastern experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • salt to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 large flatbreads or pita bread
  • 2 cups fresh kale chopped
  • 1 small purple onion thinly sliced
  • aluminum foil for wrapping

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Griddle
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare garlic sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate while preparing chicken.
  2. Cut chicken thighs into thin strips approximately 1/2 inch wide for even cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
  4. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add seasoned chicken in single layer without overcrowding.
  5. Cook chicken undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
  6. Warm flatbreads in dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side or briefly over open flame.
  7. Chop kale into bite-sized pieces and slice purple onion into thin rings.
  8. To assemble, spread generous amount of garlic sauce down center of each flatbread, leaving 2 inches on sides.
  9. Add portion of chicken, kale, and onion rings on top of sauce.
  10. Fold bottom edge up over filling, fold in both sides, then roll tightly from bottom to top.
  11. Wrap bottom half of each shawarma in aluminum foil and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Store cooked chicken and garlic sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Assemble wraps fresh for best results. Can freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.