Description
A delicious and satisfying meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Warm the pita bread, then layer with lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the yogurt-tahini sauce.
- Fold or roll the wrap and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For optimal flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer. Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Wraps, Middle Eastern Cuisine