Description
A delicious and flavorful Chicken Shawarma Wrap filled with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce, wrapped in a soft pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 medium pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken slices and coat well. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Warm pita bread in a dry pan for 30 seconds.
- Spread tahini sauce on each pita. Add cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.
- Roll tightly and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- Add pickles or hot sauce if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, wrap, easy recipe, middle eastern food, quick lunch