Chicken Shawarma Wrap Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Prep time: 2 hours (for marinating) + 30 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: pita bread: 35g; cooked chicken pieces: 85g; lettuce: 15g; tomato: 12g; onion: 7g; cucumber: 7g; garlic sauce/tahini: 10g

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The dish in focus is a Chicken Shawarma Wrap, a popular Middle Eastern delicacy known for its savory flavors and satisfying texture. This wrap combines tender cooked chicken pieces with an array of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a soft pita bread. It's finished with a drizzle of garlic sauce or tahini, adding a creamy, tangy element that complements the spices used in the chicken marinade.

🌎 Middle Eastern: Wrap

🔥 Calories 500kcal
🍗 Protein 25g
🍚 Carbs 40g
🧈 Fat 15g

🥗 Ingredients:

pita bread (35g)
cooked chicken pieces (85g)
lettuce (15g)
tomato (12g)
onion (7g)
cucumber (7g)
garlic sauce/tahini (10g)

🍳 How to cook (1 serving):

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutesPreperation Time: 2 hours (for marinating) + 30 minutes

Recipe Preparation

1. Begin by marinating the chicken pieces in a mixture of spices, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. 2. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and slightly charred on the outside. 3. Warm the pita bread on a pan to make it pliable. 4. Lay the pita bread flat and layer it with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. 5. Add the cooked chicken pieces on top of the vegetables. 6. Drizzle garlic sauce or tahini over the chicken and vegetables. 7. Roll the pita bread tightly around the fillings to form the wrap. 8. Serve immediately or wrap in foil to keep warm until serving.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This Chicken Shawarma Wrap is a balanced meal with an estimated calorie range of 400-600 kcal per serving. It is high in protein (20-30 grams) which makes it an excellent choice for muscle repair and growth, while the carbohydrates (30-50 grams) provide quick energy. The fat content is moderate (10-20 grams), comprising mostly of healthier fats especially if olive oil and tahini are used.