Spiced Chicken Shawarma Lettuce Wraps
Flavorful low-carb chicken wraps with lemon yogurt sauce
These spiced chicken shawarma lettuce wraps make a delicious and satisfying low-carb lunch option. Packed with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients, they deliver bold Middle Eastern flavors without the carbs of bread. The lemon yogurt sauce adds a refreshing tang that complements the tender chicken perfectly.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets
- 1 large garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 0.5 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for lemon yogurt sauce)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest (for yogurt sauce)
- 0.5 garlic clove (minced, for yogurt sauce)
- 0.25 tsp salt (for yogurt sauce)
- 12 leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves (washed and separated)
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup optional shredded cheese
- optional hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chicken thighs and toss until fully coated. Marinate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight in the fridge.
- While the chicken marinates, mix Greek yogurt with lemon zest, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Cook the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on the first side until browned, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- To assemble, spoon some chicken onto a lettuce leaf, add tomato slices, red onion, a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce, and cheese or hot sauce if using. Fold the lettuce around the filling to make a wrap and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 350 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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