Greek Yogurt Chicken Shawarma (Print Version)

Tender spiced chicken with Greek yogurt, vibrant veggies, tangy pickles, and creamy sauce in a warm wrap.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
02 - 7 oz plain full-fat Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1.5 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1.5 tsp ground coriander
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
10 - 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
11 - 1.5 tsp salt
12 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
13 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Yogurt Sauce

14 - 5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 1 tbsp tahini (optional)
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Wrap Components

20 - 4 large flour or whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads
21 - 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
22 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
23 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
24 - 0.5 cup thinly sliced cucumber
25 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
26 - 0.5 cup pickled red onions or pickles
27 - 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Add the sliced chicken, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to enhance flavor.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini if using, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and chill until needed.
03 - Preheat the oven to 425°F or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
04 - Remove chicken pieces from marinade, shaking off excess. Arrange evenly on a baking sheet or grill pan. Roast or grill for approximately 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
05 - Briefly warm tortillas or flatbreads in a dry pan or the oven until pliable and heated through.
06 - Spread a generous spoonful of the prepared yogurt sauce onto each warm wrap. Layer with baby spinach or arugula, shredded red cabbage, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions or pickles, and cooked chicken. Finish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves.
07 - Roll each wrap tightly to enclose the filling. Slice in half if desired and serve immediately for best taste and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tender spiced chicken marinated in Greek yogurt
  • Wrapped with festive holiday vegetables and creamy yogurt sauce
02 -
  • For a festive touch use red and green vegetables and add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts
  • Substitute turkey for chicken for a more traditional Christmas protein
03 -
  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor
  • Use fresh herbs to enhance the yogurt sauce
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