Garlic Chicken Shawarma Wrap (Printable)
Spiced chicken, crisp 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
# How to Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the 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. Arrange the marinated chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked through with lightly charred edges. Remove from heat and set aside to rest briefly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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 each warm 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 form a secure wrap. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The double dose of garlic in both the marinade and the sauce creates a flavor that is unapologetically bold and deeply satisfying.
- Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving even if you accidentally overcook them a little, which takes the stress out of weeknight cooking.
02 -
- Skipping the resting time after cooking means you lose those juices straight onto your cutting board instead of into the chicken where they belong.
- The cinnamon amount looks tiny but it is the difference between a flat spice blend and one that keeps people guessing, do not leave it out.
03 -
- Crowding the pan with too much chicken at once traps steam and boils the meat instead of searing it, cook in two batches if necessary.
- Warming the flatbread is not optional because cold bread tears and a broken wrap is a sad wrap.