Description
Learn how to make delicious Chicken Shawarma Grilled Wraps at home with this ultimate recipe. Marinated chicken grilled to perfection, wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and creamy sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup tahini sauce or garlic sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to prepare the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Warm the pita or flatbreads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side to make them pliable.
- Lay the grilled chicken strips onto the warm flatbread.
- Top with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion.
- Drizzle tahini sauce or garlic sauce over the fillings.
- Fold the sides of the flatbread over the filling, then roll it up from the bottom to enclose everything.
- Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or even overnight.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste.
- Consider adding spices like cinnamon or allspice for a unique twist.
- For a vegan option, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh and use plant-based yogurt.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free wraps or lettuce cups.
- Leftover wraps can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Marinated chicken can be frozen before cooking.
- Cooked wraps can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A