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Hard Shell Chicken Shawarma Wrap

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken (cut into strips)Meat1.1 kg
  • extra virgin olive oil (for the marinade)Pantry30 ml
  • lemon juice (for the marinade)Produce15 ml
  • smoked paprika (for the marinade)Spices8 g
  • coriander (for the marinade)Spices6 g
  • garlic powder (for the marinade)Spices8 g
  • allspice (for the marinade)Spices2 g
  • cardamom (for the marinade)Spices1 g
  • salt (for the marinade)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (for the marinade)Spices1 g
  • extra virgin olive oil (for the secret sauce)Pantry120 ml
  • smoked paprika (for the secret sauce)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (for the secret sauce)Spices1 g
  • sumac (for the secret sauce)Spices1 g
  • chili lime powder (for the secret sauce)Spices1 g
  • lemon juice (half a lemon, for the secret sauce)Produce15 ml
  • tomato paste (for the secret sauce)Pantry5 g
  • salt (to taste, for the secret sauce)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste, for the secret sauce)Spices1 g
  • red onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • parsley (chopped)Produce15 g
  • extra virgin olive oil (for the onion mix)Pantry10 ml
  • salt (to taste, for the onion mix)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste, for the onion mix)Spices1 g
  • plain or Greek yogurt (for the garlic dressing)Dairy60 g
  • garlic (cloves, pressed)Produce4 pieces
  • lemon juice (half a lemon, for the garlic dressing)Produce15 ml
  • salt (to taste, for the garlic dressing)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste, for the garlic dressing)Spices1 g
  • pita bread (half-opened)Bakery4 pieces
  • tomato (cut into wedges)Produce2 pieces
  • pickles (thinly sliced)Produce80 g
  • hummus (for spreading)Fresh150 g

per serving

Nutrition

814kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
61 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Combine the chicken strips with the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, allspice, cardamom, salt and black pepper.
    • Mix well and let it sit for at least 20 minutes, longer if possible.
    Step 1
  2. Make the garlic yogurt dressing

    • In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a cast iron pan and cook the chicken until fully cooked and lightly golden.
    • Set the chicken aside.
    Step 3
  4. Prepare the toppings

    • Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
    • Combine the sliced red onion, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper for the onion mix.
    Step 4
  5. Mix the secret sauce

    • Combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sumac, chili lime powder, lemon juice, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the wraps

    • Half-open the pita bread and spread a layer of hummus.
    • Add the cooked chicken, tomato, pickles and onion mixture, then drizzle with the garlic dressing.
    • Wrap tightly.
    Step 6
  7. Toast the wraps

    • Toast each side in a nonstick or cast iron pan, brushing the outside with the secret sauce until golden and crispy.
    Step 7