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Easy Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Creamy Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy flavorful, tender chicken shawarma wrapped in warm flatbread with a creamy yogurt sauce and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil (plus more for roasting)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 4 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)

Creamy Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Vegetables & Wraps

  • 4-6 flatbread flatbread (such as naan) (warm before serving)
  • Iceberg lettuce Iceberg lettuce
  • Tomatoes sliced tomatoes
  • Red onion red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Cucumber chopped or sliced cucumber

Instructions 

  • Mix marinade ingredients in a large bowl or bag, then add chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Whisk together yogurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast marinated chicken on a lined baking sheet for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes for char. Rest and slice thinly.
  • Warm flatbreads in the oven, then spread with yogurt sauce, add chicken and vegetables, roll up, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight and add your favorite vegetables.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken, Shawarma