Chicken Shawarma Wraps

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Lightly spiced and well-seasoned chicken pieces tucked in with a cool and creamy yogurt sauce and lots of fresh veggies, wrapped up in your preferred bread - pita, naan, or flatbread. This makes a wonderful quick lunch or light dinner!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 chicken shawarma wraps
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Marinade:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into thin strips

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Yogurt Sauce:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon bottled minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

  • teaspoon garlic powder

  • teaspoon salt

Sandwich:

  • ½ head romaine lettuce, shredded

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced

  • 4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds

Directions

  1. Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a plastic container or resealable bag. Add chicken strips and shake until ingredients are evenly combined and chicken is well coated. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.

  2. When you are ready to make the sandwiches, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add marinated chicken, and sear until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken pieces.

  3. While the chicken is cooking, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl or small resealable container, stir well to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.

  4. Once chicken is cooked and sauce is prepared, assemble sandwiches by dividing meat, lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes between your pita. Add a generous smear of the yogurt sauce (to your taste preference).

Cook's Note:

You can use naan or flatbread instead of pita bread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

462 Calories
19g Fat
44g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 462
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 881mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 554mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.