Juicy Grilled Chicken Shawarma Pita Wrap Recipe
A delicious Juicy Grilled Chicken Shawarma Pita Wrap that combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- grill
- Mixing bowl
- Grill Pan
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 4 large pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken slices to the marinade, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Warm pita breads on the grill for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Assemble wraps by placing grilled chicken, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in the center of each pita.
- Drizzle with extra yogurt or tahini sauce if desired, then fold and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1wrapCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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