Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Healthy Chicken Shawarma Wrap

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey thighs

Turkey is often less expensive and lower in fat.

shawarma spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin and paprika

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein.

Add cubed chicken into a large bowl.

Add large cut red onions to the bowl with chicken.

Pour in olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

Sprinkle in turmeric, a pinch of cinnamon, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Mix the ingredients well and marinate for about 10-15 minutes or overnight if preferred.

While marinating, prepare toppings for the wrap and get the pita ready.

Preheat a pan on medium to medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer to the pan.

Add the onions to the pan, leaving excess marinade in the bowl.

Let the chicken sit without moving it for a nice char and sear for about 3-5 minutes.

After 3-5 minutes, flip and turn the chicken to cook the other side.

Turn the heat down to medium-low or medium and cook until the chicken is completely done.

If desired, pour in any excess marinade to the pan to caramelize the chicken and onions.

Once cooked, set the chicken and onions aside.

Tear the pita in half to create two layers.

Overlap the pita halves on a cutting surface.

Spread yogurt down the middle of the overlap.

Add greens, followed by the cooked chicken and caramelized onions.

Add tomatoes and any other desired toppings like onions, beets, or pickles.

Wrap the pita around the fillings and repeat for additional wraps.

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