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Yesica Andrews

Chicken Shawarma Wrap: Quick and Delicious Recipe

Discover the enticing flavors of this Chicken Shawarma Wrap, a perfect Easy Chicken Shawarma and Middle Eastern Chicken Wrap option. Featuring spiced chicken thighs, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and tangy sumac onions, this recipe brings the authentic taste of shawarma right to your home. Whether you use homemade lavash or store-bought flatbread, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb chicken thighs (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 5 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1/2 lemon's juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1/2 lemon's juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
  • lavash (can also use tortilla, pita or flatbread)
  • garlic sauce
  • harissa
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • pickles
  • french fries

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, turmeric, sugar, tomato paste, and olive oil. Mix well to evenly coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly charred in spots, about 8–12 minutes depending on thickness.
  3. Make the Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Prepare the Sumac Onions: In another bowl, mix sliced red onion with sumac, lemon juice, and parsley. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to soften and marinate.
  5. Assemble the Wraps: Warm your lavash or flatbread. Spread a layer of garlic sauce (and harissa if using), then add lettuce, cooked chicken, sumac onions, pickles, tomatoes, and fries. Roll it up like a burrito or fold it like a gyro.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your chicken shawarma wrap warm!

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can substitute lavash with pita or tortillas depending on availability. Add harissa for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days.