Experience the flavors of the Middle East with this Shawarma Wrap recipe. These wraps are filled with tender, marinated chicken, tangy tahini sauce, and fresh vegetables, making them a satisfying meal or snack.
- Cooking Time
20 minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Cost
16$
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500g chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Wraps:
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
For the Tahini Sauce:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Add the chicken slices and mix well. Let marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. - Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned. - Make the Tahini Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. - Assemble the Wraps:
Spread the tahini sauce on the pita bread. Add the cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber. Roll up the wrap tightly. - Serve:
Serve the Shawarma Wraps immediately with extra tahini sauce on the side.
Enjoy this Shawarma Wrap, a delectable blend of seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for any meal.
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