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Shawarma Wrap

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 g boneless chicken thighs or turkey thighs, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend or DIY mix: paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large flatbreads or pita wraps
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 –4 tablespoons garlic yogurt sauce or tahini sauce
  • Optional: pickles hot sauce, or a drizzle of chili oil

Instructions

  • Marinate: Toss the chicken with shawarma spice and olive oil. Let it sit 15–30 minutes if you’ve got time; otherwise, go for it now and pretend you planned ahead.
  • Cook: Sauté or grill the chicken until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges. Slice into thin strips. Pro tip: rest a minute to keep juices in, not all over your cutting board.
  • Warm the wraps: Heat the flatbreads in a dry pan or in the oven for a minute so they’re pliable and just a touch toasty.
  • Assemble: Lay down a bed of greens, add chicken, then tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Don’t overfill, or it’ll spill like a dramatic soap opera.
  • Add sauce: Spoon garlic yogurt or tahini sauce over the fillings. More is not always better, but it’s absolutely delicious here.
  • Wrap: Fold in the sides and roll tightly. If needed, wrap in parchment to keep everything neat while you bite in.