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Grilled Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Wraps

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 shawarma 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Chicken Shawarma is a juicy, garlicky, and spiced sandwich wrapped in fluffy Homemade Naan and slathered with a creamy garlicky white sauce, balanced with crispy lettuce, cucumber, and pickled onions.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup plain full fat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large clove garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch chili powder
  • fresh dill, optional
  • 6 Homemade Naan breads
  • 1/2 head green leaf lettuce, shredded
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced

Instructions

  1. Naan: Prepare Homemade Naan before starting.
  2. Marinade: Blend 1/3 cup olive oil, zest and juice of 2 lemons, 6 cloves garlic, 1 small onion, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
  3. Spice: Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cardamom, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon cumin; blend until smooth.
  4. Marinate: Pour marinade over 2 pounds chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes (up to 48 hours).
  5. Pickle: Cover sliced red onion with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper; stir occasionally until serving.
  6. White Sauce: Combine 3/4 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, pinch of chili powder, and fresh dill.
  7. Prep Veggies: Slice tomatoes and cucumber; shred lettuce.
  8. Preheat: Heat grill to high and oil the grates.
  9. Grill: Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 155°F (do not exceed 160°F).
  10. Rest: Tent chicken with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  11. Slice: Slice the chicken against the grain.
  12. Assemble: Slather naan with white sauce and top with chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and pickled onions.

Notes

For oven cooking: Bake at 425°F for 14-16 minutes until internal temp is 155°F. For air fryer: Cook at 400°F for 7-8 minutes until internal temp is 155°F. Store white sauce and chicken separately in the refrigerator.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shawarma
  • Calories: 807 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 37 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.04 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 43 g
  • Cholesterol: 161 mg

Keywords: chicken, shawarma, wraps

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