Description
A flavorful and easy Chicken Shawarma recipe featuring tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing yogurt sauce and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in warm flatbread or naan. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Marinade
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 large chicken breasts (1.25 lbs)
Yogurt Sauce
- 7 oz plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sandwich
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion (optional)
- 4 homemade naan, pita, or flatbread
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat. For more flavor, slice the chicken into strips beforehand.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with minced garlic, dried dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill on an indoor tabletop grill (or skillet if a grill is not available) until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes depending on your equipment. Flip the chicken to ensure even cooking and char marks if using a grill.
- Rest and slice the chicken: Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips. This helps retain the juices and keeps the meat tender.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber and Roma tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion if using. Drain the lettuce well.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the yogurt sauce on each flatbread or naan. Add the grilled chicken strips, followed by the fresh vegetables. Roll each sandwich tightly and optionally wrap in foil to hold it together while eating.
Notes
- The amount of red onion is optional; you can use more, less, or omit it based on your preference.
- Homemade naan, pita, or flatbreads provide the best flavor, but store-bought versions work well for convenience. Cottage cheese wraps can also be used as a low-carb protein-rich alternative.
- If you don’t have a grill, cooking the chicken in a skillet is a great alternative. Cook until browned and cooked through, though you won’t get the char marks from grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
