Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
4 pita breads or flatbreads
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup garlic sauce or tahini sauce
Fresh parsley or mint, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice thinly.
3. Warm pita bread on a dry skillet or in the oven.
4. Assemble wraps: add sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and drizzle with garlic or tahini sauce.
5. Garnish with fresh herbs, roll up tightly, and serve immediately.
Notes
• Chicken thighs stay extra juicy, but breasts work too.
• Serve with hummus, pickled turnips, or spicy harissa for an extra kick.
• Great for meal prep—store cooked chicken separately and assemble fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Wraps, Mediterranean
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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