Homemade Spiced Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy, marinated chicken grilled and wrapped in warm flatbread with a tangy homemade garlic yogurt sauce for a vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, plain Greek yogurt, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 flatbreads or pita
• 1/2, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1, thinly sliced tomato
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, coating each piece thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to let flavors meld.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred.
4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, mix a quick garlic yogurt sauce by combining 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 flatbreads or pita breads briefly on the grill or in a pan until pliable.
6. Step 6: Slice grilled chicken into strips. Assemble wraps by layering chicken, thin slices of 1/2 cucumber, 1 tomato, and a sprinkle of 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley on each flatbread. Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce.
7. Step 7: Roll tightly and serve immediately for a homemade shawarma experience at home.