Chicken Shawarma Wraps
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Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish of garlic spiced meat wrapped in pita with fresh vegetables and garlicky white sauce. The flavors in the spice mixture are both unique and quite delicious; and they pair beautifully with the tangy sauce and crisp cold veggies. Enjoy!!
Chicken Shawarma Wraps
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE COOK TIME : MINUTES PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half widthwise to create cutlets
- 2 red onions, cut into 1″ wedges
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- Naan bread or pita bread
- Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining spices in a large bowl.
- Add chicken and onions, and toss to coat completely.
- Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken and onions roast, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Transfer the chicken and onions to a serving platter. Using two forks, shred chicken into bitesized pieces.
- Assemble wraps with portions of chicken, onion, vegetables and a drizzling of sauce.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories 618 Fat 27 Sat Fat 5 Sodium 769 Carbs 32 Sugars 7 Fiber 4 Protein 60
NOTES
KID NOTE: Leave a portion of the chicken unmarinated. Simply brush it with a bit of oil season with salt and pepper.
VEGETARIAN TIP: Substitute mushroom and cubed potatoes for the chicken.
GLUTEN MODIFICATIONS: Skip the pita and use lettuce leaves as the wrap.