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Crispy Chicken Shawarma

Crispy Chicken Shawarma

  • Author: Rawnis
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 wraps 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy chicken shawarma wraps filled with spiced marinated chicken, creamy garlic sauce, tangy pickles, and fries, all toasted until golden and crunchy.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 large saj or lavash wraps
  • 1 1/2 cups garlic sauce
  • 1 cup dill pickle spears, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked French fries

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and toss until fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized strips.
  6. Lay out each wrap and spread with garlic sauce.
  7. Divide the chicken, sliced pickles, and cooked French fries evenly among the wraps.
  8. Roll each wrap tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
  9. Place the wraps seam-side down in the skillet and toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  10. Serve immediately with extra garlic sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken longer will deepen the flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Warm the wraps slightly before filling so they roll more easily.
  • Store leftover chicken separately and assemble fresh wraps for the best texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1180mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg

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