Chicken Shawarma Wrap
A flavorful chicken shawarma wrap with juicy spiced chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and fresh toppings wrapped in soft lavash
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marination)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (excluding marination)
- Yield: 6 wraps
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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
For the Garlic Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup yogurt
5 cloves garlic (grated)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
Sumac Onions
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp sumac
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
To Assemble
Lavash (or tortilla, pita, or flatbread)
Garlic sauce
Harissa (optional)
Lettuce
Tomato
Pickles
French fries
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, turmeric, sugar, tomato paste, and olive oil. Mix well until fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Prepare the Garlic Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Make the Sumac Onions
Combine sliced red onion with sumac, lemon juice, and parsley. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to soften and develop flavor.
Assemble the Wraps
Warm the lavash or flatbread. Spread garlic sauce (and harissa if using), then layer lettuce, chicken, sumac onions, tomatoes, pickles, and fries.
Wrap and Serve
Roll tightly like a burrito or fold like a gyro. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Chicken thighs are best for juiciness and flavor.
Marinating overnight enhances depth of flavor.
Add fries inside the wrap for authentic street-style shawarma.
You can grill the chicken for a smokier taste.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/chicken-shawarma-wrap/
