Labor Day Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Celebrate with this easy and healthy Chicken Shawarma wrap, perfect for Labor Day. Tender, spice-marinated chicken served in warm pita with fresh vegetables and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Wraps & Toppings
- 6 pita breads
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large zip-top bag, combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil and all the spices. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread chicken in a single layer and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble wraps by layering lettuce, tomato, cucumber, parsley, chicken, and garlic sauce inside each pita.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 450, Total Carbs: 35g, Net Carbs: 30g, Fats: 20g, Protein: 35g.
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