Description
Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita, topped with creamy garlic sauce and crispy fries—a comforting Middle Eastern street food classic brought to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Thighs: 1.5 pounds, juicy and perfect for searing.
- Plain Yogurt: ½ cup, tenderizes and balances the marinade.
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, adds bright acidity.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, binds and enriches the marinade.
- Garlic (minced): 4 cloves, adds aromatic depth.
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon, earthy and warm.
- Ground Paprika: 1 teaspoon, smoky and rich in color.
- Ground Coriander: ½ teaspoon, citrusy and aromatic.
- Turmeric: ½ teaspoon, golden and earthy.
- Ground Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon, a subtle sweet warmth.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, enhances flavor.
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon, adds mild heat.
- Potatoes: 3 medium, cut into fries.
- Garlic Sauce (Toum): 1 cup, creamy and fluffy.
- Pita or Flatbread: 4 rounds, soft and warm.
- Pickles: ½ cup, for tangy crunch.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and warm a skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken, marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Bake fries on a parchment-lined tray for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Assemble the Dish: Warm pita, layer garlic sauce, chicken, fries, pickles, then wrap.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Finishing Touches: Let chicken rest, slice thin, drizzle with sauce or herbs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra fries and garlic sauce.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
- Use a grill or cast iron for better sear.
- Warm pita before serving for best texture.
- Garlic sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap with fries
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Fries, Middle Eastern Wrap, Shawarma Sandwich