Chicken Shawarma is loaded with a fascinating combination of spices that bring the Middle East to your home. Juicy chicken thighs with a mint yogurt sauce that gives freshness and a mildly spicy mayonnaise that brighten up the wrap. A perfect dish for a family weekend with protein, fiber, vitamins, and carbohydrates in one wrap.
Total Time
1hr 25min
5.0
4 Ratings
Author: Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Chicken Shawarma
•
2
lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
•
4
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
2
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
2
Tbsp
Greek Yogurt
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
2
tsp
Paprika
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
1
tsp
Ground Coriander
•
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
1
tsp
Cayenne Pepper
•
as needed
Ground Turmeric
•
2
tsp
Vegetable Oil
•
4
Flatbread
or Pita Bread
•
to taste
Thinly Sliced
Lettuce
•
to taste
Sliced
Tomatoes
•
to taste
Thinly Sliced
Red Onions
•
to taste
Sliced
Cucumbers
Yogurt Sauce
•
1/2
cup
Greek Yogurt
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Mint
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
as needed
Ground Cumin
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Spicy Mayonnaise
•
1/2
cup
Mayonnaise
•
2
Tbsp
Sriracha
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a large mixing bowl, add Garlic (4 cloves), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Greek Yogurt (2 Tbsp), 2 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1), Paprika (2 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), and Ground Turmeric (as needed). Mix well.
2.
Add Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lb) to the marinade and mix until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3.
To make the Yogurt Sauce, in a medium bowl add Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup), Garlic (2 cloves), Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (as needed), and 1 tsp of Lemon Juice (1). Mix until well combined. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
4.
To make the Spicy Mayonnaise, mix the Mayonnaise (1/2 cup) with Sriracha (2 Tbsp) in a separate bowl. Set aside in the fridge.
5.
In a grill pan over medium-high heat, add Vegetable Oil (2 tsp). Once hot, cook the chicken for around 5 minutes on each side.
6.
Once the chicken is cooked slice it into thin strips.
7.
To assemble the wrap, top a warm Flatbread (4) with spicy mayonnaise, Lettuce (to taste), Red Onions (to taste), Tomatoes (to taste), Cucumbers (to taste), sliced chicken, and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
739
FAT
45.6 g
PROTEIN
57.6 g
CARBS
25.1 g
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