Description
Chicken Shawarma Wraps are a delectable Middle Eastern dish featuring tender, marinated chicken infused with aromatic spices, nestled in soft pita bread alongside fresh vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual dinner or a festive gathering. With customizable ingredients and a rich tahini sauce, these wraps promise to impress your family and friends while delivering a satisfying meal in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup tahini sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt and shawarma spice blend in a bowl. Coat the chicken thighs and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade from the chicken and cook each thigh for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, chop the fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini sauce with lemon juice and water until creamy.
- Assemble your wrap by placing sliced chicken in pita bread, topping with fresh veggies, and drizzling with tahini sauce. Fold and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your wraps by adding grilled peppers or pickled onions for extra flavor. For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with marinated grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms. Store leftover wraps tightly wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to three days.