Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in za'atar and warm spices, wrapped in flatbread with crisp veggies and a tangy garlic yogurt sauce. This middle eastern-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, za'atar spice blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small cucumber, sliced thin
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 4 pieces flatbreads or pita

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp za'atar, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl to make the garlic yogurt sauce.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 flatbreads briefly over the grill or in a dry pan. Spread 2 tbsp of the garlic yogurt sauce on each flatbread.
5. Step 5: Arrange sliced chicken, 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 1 thinly sliced tomato, and a handful of fresh parsley leaves on each flatbread. Fold and serve immediately.