Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
These chicken shawarma wraps are packed with warm Middle Eastern spices, juicy grilled chicken, and a cool lemon yogurt sauce. Serve them with flatbreads, crisp salad, and your favorite hot sauce for an easy, flavor-loaded meal.
Servings4 Portions
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time10 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4
- chicken thigh fillets1 kg
- flatbreads5
- sliced lettuce1 cup
- tomato slices1 cup
- red onion1
- garlic1 clove
- lemon yogurt sauce1 batch
- lemon juice2 tbsp
- olive oil3 tbsp
- ground coriander1 tbsp
- ground cumin1 tbsp
- ground cardamom1 tbsp
- ground cayenne pepper1 tsp
- smoked paprika2 tsp
- salt2 tsp
- black pepper1 tsp
- cheese1 cup
- hot sauce of choice2 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine the chicken thigh fillets with garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss well so every piece is evenly coated, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
02
Prepare the lemon yogurt sauce according to the recipe or batch you are using. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil, or preheat a grill or barbecue plate and lightly oil the surface.
04
Cook the chicken in a single layer for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, until browned and lightly charred. Turn and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
05
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes to keep it juicy.
