Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Celebrate the flavors of shawarma! Looking for a quick and easy chicken recipe? Try our Chicken Shawarma Wrap! This tasty recipe will leave all your guests wanting seconds and you can top off with your favorite toppings.

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

  • 1 pound chicken (breast or thigh) cut into strips
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (½ to 1 lemon)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 onion, sliced

For Serving

  • 6 pitas
  • chopped romaine lettuce
  • thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup prepared tzatziki sauce
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Total Time: 20 minutes + marinating time
Amount Per Serving: 1 wrap

Nutrition

Servings: 6 wraps

367 calories; 16 g fat; 2.8 g saturated fat; 47 mg cholesterol; 375 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 1.7 g fiber; 2.4 g sugar; 22 g protein

Preparation Notes

Top off with desired toppings like: chopped romaine lettuce, thinly sliced cucumbers, tzatziki sauce

Directions

  1. Combine oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Toss with chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight. 

  2. Preheat oven to 425⁰F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chicken on baking sheet with onion.  

  3. Bake until chicken is cooked thoroughly, 20–25 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through. 

  4. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces. 

  5. Serve on pitas with desired toppings. 

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