Chicken Shawarma-Style Wraps

Name: Chicken Shawarma-Style Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thin; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 large flatbreads or pita; 1/2 cup plain yogurt sauce; shredded lettuce, tomato, and pickles, for serving

4 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chicken Shawarma-Style Wraps

Story updated September 18, 2026

Shawarma developed in the Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey) in the 19th century from vertically roasted, spiced meat, closely related to Greek gyro and Mexican al pastor. It spread throughout the Middle East and became a global street-food favorite, with home versions using wraps instead of a rotisserie.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thin
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 large flatbreads or pita
1/2 cup plain yogurt sauce
shredded lettuce, tomato, and pickles, for serving

Instructions

1Combine the olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl to make the marinade.
2Toss the sliced chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through to 165°F.
4Warm the flatbreads or pita in a dry skillet or the oven.
5Fill each flatbread with the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
6Roll up tightly and serve immediately.

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