Egyptian Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced marinated chicken shawarma wrapped in warm pita bread with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
- about 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 pieces Pita Bread
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 1/2 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1/4 medium Red Onion
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Slice the about 680 g Chicken Thighs into thin strips, about 0.64 cm thick.
- 2In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 3 cloves minced Garlic, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Paprika, 1/2 tsp Turmeric, 1/2 tsp Salt, and 1/4 tsp Black Pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 3Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- 4Heat a large about 30 cm skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot.
- 5Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 6While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Tahini with 1 tbsp of the reserved lemon juice from the marinade (or add more lemon juice if needed) and 2-3 tbsp of water, until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Slice the 1/2 medium Cucumber, 1 medium Tomato, and 1/4 medium Red Onion into thin pieces.
- 7Warm the 4 pieces of Pita Bread according to your preference (e.g., briefly in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven).
- 8Assemble the wraps by laying a warm pita flat, filling one half with the cooked chicken, a drizzle of the tahini sauce, and a generous amount of the sliced cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Fold the pita bread over the filling.
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