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Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Wraps

Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ t. ground coriander
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • ½ t. allspice
  • ¼ t. turmeric
  • ½ t. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ t. cayenne pepper
  • 1½ t. smoked paprika
  • 2 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil

Greek Yogurt Dressing:

  • 1 c. Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 2 t. ground cumin
  • 1 t. dried dill week
  • 1 T. fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine garlic, spices, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk to combine.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large, sealable plastic bag and pour marinade mixture on top. Seal the bag and gently turn to thoroughly coat chicken. Place in the refrigerator for several hours to overnight.
  3. To prepare the yogurt sauce, combine all ingredients in a glass or other non-reactive bowl and stir to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard remaining marinade. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and brown on each side, approximately 2 minutes per side. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool for several minutes.
  6. Slice chicken and arrange on lettuce leaves and top with tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with Greek yogurt dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!