Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Chicken shawarma in a wrap — same flavors as the plate but portable. Mediterranean street food. Best with extra garlic sauce.
Prep Time
24 min
Cook Time
21 min
Servings
4
Calories
348 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken500 g
- Tortilla2
- Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken500 g
- Tortilla2
- Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Marinate 1.5 lb chicken thighs (sliced) overnight in shawarma spice blend with yogurt.
- 2
Cook chicken in screaming-hot cast iron for 90 seconds per side.
- 3
Warm 4 large flour tortillas or lavash.
- 4
Make garlic sauce, pickled vegetables (cucumber + onion in vinegar).
- 5
Build wraps: tortilla, garlic sauce, chicken, pickled vegetables, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sumac, parsley, lemon.
- 6
Roll tightly. Optional: toast the rolled wrap 30 sec per side. Wrap in parchment for handling.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Long marinade.
- 2.Maximum heat.
- 3.Pickled vegetables essential.
- 4.Sumac.
🔬 Why It Works
Shawarma wraps succeed with proper marinade penetrating the chicken, high-heat charring, and the balance of hot meat + cool tangy sauce + pickled vegetables. Toasting the rolled wrap adds extra crispness.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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