Description
This Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender, spiced chicken marinated to perfection and served in whole-wheat lavash with fresh veggies and a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- ¾ cup whole-milk plain yogurt, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely grated, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro and/or parsley
- For Serving:
- 3 whole-wheat lavash, halved
- Lettuce leaves & sliced tomato
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ½ cup yogurt, grated onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, coriander, cumin, allspice, pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and turmeric. Add chicken and mix well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, cucumber, herbs, and ½ teaspoon salt to make the yogurt sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
- Warm lavash, then layer with lettuce, tomato, sliced chicken, and a generous drizzle of yogurt sauce. Roll up and serve.
Notes
- The chicken can be marinated for up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
- If you prefer, you can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs will provide a juicier result.
- Feel free to use any combination of fresh herbs for the yogurt sauce, such as parsley, mint, or cilantro.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes, like a Greek salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg