Sumac-Spiced Grilled Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in sumac and warm spices, wrapped in flatbread and finished with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, ground sumac for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp ground sumac
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 4 pieces flatbreads or pita
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 medium, sliced tomato

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp ground sumac, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground paprika, 0.5 tsp ground turmeric, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove (optional, if desired), and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to make garlic yogurt sauce.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 flatbreads or pita breads on the grill or stovetop for 1 minute each side. Assemble wraps by layering sliced chicken, cucumber slices from 0.5 cucumber, tomato slices from 1 tomato, and a generous spoonful of garlic yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.