Description
Chicken Shawarma Wraps are a flavorful blend of marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce, all tucked into warm pita bread. Bursting with vibrant Middle Eastern flavors, these wraps are perfect for gatherings like Eid al-Fitr, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Romaine lettuce, shredded (to taste)
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Rest and Slice: Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together tahini and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth; add water gradually to reach drizzle consistency.
- Assemble Your Wraps: In warm pita bread, layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Serve with Style: Present your wraps on a platter with sides like pickles or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg