Description
A flavorful twist on a classic Chicken Shawarma wrapped in warm, spiced bread and drizzled with creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 4 Pita Breads or Flatbreads
- 1 Cup Garlic Sauce
- Vegetables for Toppings (Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Coat the chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Slice the Chicken: Cut the chicken into thin strips for a convenient wrap.
- Assemble Your Shawarma: Spread garlic sauce on your pita or flatbread, layer with sliced chicken, and top with fresh veggies.
- Wrap It Up and Enjoy: Fold the bread around the fillings and savor the flavors.
Notes
Marination of at least 30 minutes enhances flavor. Feel free to customize toppings as per taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Middle Eastern, Wraps, Dinner