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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
Deliciously seasoned chicken thighs roasted to perfection, wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce for a flavorful meal.

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)

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)

Fresh Vegetables

  • Iceberg lettuce Iceberg lettuce
  • Tomatoes Tomatoes, sliced
  • Red onion Red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Cucumber Cucumber, chopped or sliced

Instructions 

  • Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl, coat chicken, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Whisk yogurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), roast chicken for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes. Rest and slice thinly.
  • Warm flatbread, spread with yogurt sauce, add chicken and vegetables, then roll up and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, broil the chicken briefly for a slight char.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken, Shawarma, Wraps