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Chicken Shawarma Wrap Recipe
Chicken Shawarma Wrap Recipe
"A mystical blend of yogurt, lemon, and Mediterranean spices makes this the best chicken shawarma wrap recipe! A quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for people who are looking for an alternative low-carb meal. Above all, this is an excellent recipe for chicken thighs with a full savory flavor that melts in your mouth. According to Jamrahrestaurant, “Shawarma is a Levantine Arab meat preparation, where lamb, chicken, turkey, beef, veal, or mixed meats are placed on a spit (commonly a vertical spit in restaurants) and may be grilled for as long as a day. "
Serves4
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time15 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemons
- 23 ounces boneless chicken thighs
Instructions
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Combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, allspice, chili powder, minced garlic, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a large container
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Add the bite-size boneless chicken thighs and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the cucumber-tomato relish by mixing chopped tomatoes and cucumbers with minced onions.
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Add the juice of the remaining lemon.
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Sauté marinated chicken until cooked through, season with salt and pepper. And set aside.
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Warm the corn tortilla and assemble the shawarma wrap.
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For the wrap build: First, spread a tablespoon of yogurt on the tortillas, then top with cucumber-tomato relish.
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Add the cooked chicken, roll up tight and eat!
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