Ferah Tex-Med Chicken Shawarma Wraps

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

Tender marinated chicken shawarma spiced with Middle Eastern herbs, wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh veggies and garlic sauce. This middle eastern-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 25 minutes pairs plain yogurt, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large flatbreads or pita breads
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup garlic sauce or tzatziki

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Warm 4 large flatbreads or pita breads in a dry skillet or oven. Spread 2 tbsp garlic sauce or tzatziki on each flatbread.
4. Step 4: Divide the cooked chicken evenly among the flatbreads. Top with thinly sliced 1 medium cucumber, 1 large tomato, 1 small red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Roll up the wraps tightly and serve immediately.