Garlic Chicken Shawarma Wrap (Print Version)
Spiced chicken with fresh veggies and creamy garlic sauce in warm flatbread
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
02 - 3 tbsp plain yogurt
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp ground coriander
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp turmeric
09 - ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp black pepper
12 - Juice of 1 lemon
→ Garlic Sauce
13 - ½ cup mayonnaise
14 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
15 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - ½ tsp salt
→ Wrap Assembly
18 - 4 large flatbreads or pita breads
19 - 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
20 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
22 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
23 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine plain yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken thigh strips and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and arrange in a single layer. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked through and lightly charred on the edges. Transfer to a plate and let rest briefly.
03 - While the chicken rests, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
04 - Warm each flatbread or pita in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, until pliable and lightly toasted.
05 - Spread a generous layer of garlic sauce across the center of each warmed flatbread. Layer with the cooked chicken strips, sliced tomato, red onion, cucumber strips, shredded lettuce, and chopped parsley.
06 - Fold in the sides of each flatbread and roll up tightly to enclose the filling. Slice each wrap in half on the diagonal and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The yogurt marinade makes the chicken incredibly tender and locks in every bit of flavor from the spices.
- Everything comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights when you still want something exciting.
- The garlic sauce is so good you will want to put it on everything from sandwiches to roasted vegetables.
02 -
- If you marinate the chicken overnight the flavor deepens dramatically, but even 20 minutes at room temperature works well.
- Do not move the chicken around while it cooks, letting it sit undisturbed is what creates that beautiful char.
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating so the spices adhere instead of sliding off the surface.
- Let the garlic sauce sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavors meld into something truly addictive.