Description
Chicken shawarma wrap sandwiches are a delightful journey into Middle Eastern cuisine, where juicy marinated chicken is enveloped in warm pita and paired with fresh vegetables and rich tahini sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these wraps are not just a meal but an experience bursting with flavor that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup mixed veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate chicken with garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Warm pita bread wrapped in foil in the oven at low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Chop lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble by layering veggies and sliced chicken in the warmed pita; drizzle with tahini sauce or yogurt before folding.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg