{"id":284332,"date":"2025-06-09T20:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/chicken-shawarma-wrap-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:47:53","slug":"chicken-shawarma-wrap-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=284332","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Shawarma Wrap – Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Even though it\u2019s been 14 years since I first shared this recipe, I still believe the marinade for this Chicken Shawarma Wrap is one of the best marinades I\u2019ve ever made. EVER. It\u2019s so good that I find myself using it on everything! If you\u2019ve never had a shawarma wrap before, the flavor is an interesting mix of savory garlic and sweet spices, topped with a tangy yogurt sauce and wrapped in soft flatbread. It\u2019s pure magic and much easier to make at home than you think.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis recipe is in my regular rotation of BB recipes. I always chop up the chicken so it gets more marinade up the garlic in the sauce. This time I didn\u2019t have cucumber so I subbed spinach for both that and the lettuce. So good!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Easy Chicken Shawarma Wrap Recipe<\/h2>\n

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish traditionally made from marinated meat that\u2019s slow-roasted on a rotating spit. Lamb is a popular choice, but for my recipe, I use chicken because it\u2019s a more accessible and budget-friendly option. I don\u2019t have a rotating spit at home (and I\u2019m assuming you don\u2019t either!), so my take on this traditional recipe involves marinating the chicken and then cooking it on a grill. So while my recipe isn\u2019t technically authentic, it\u2019s an easy option for home cooks to try! <\/p>\n

I mix warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with yogurt, and let the chicken marinate in it for AT LEAST 4 hours. I even use the marinade in my roasted potato wedges with shawarma sauce<\/a> recipe. So good!<\/p>\n

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  1. I used 2 large chicken breasts as that\u2019s what I had to hand, but chicken thighs will also work (and are usually cheaper!). The fattiness of the thighs will make these wraps taste a little more like the traditional rotisserie version, too. The marinade will work for about 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs.<\/li>\n
  2. If you don\u2019t want to buy two different types of yogurt (plain yogurt for the marinade and Greek yogurt for the sauce), you can just use Greek yogurt for both and save some pennies. The reason I use both is that plain yogurt is thinner and works best in marinades, while Greek yogurt makes a creamier sauce. But if you\u2019re trying to stick to one tub, Greek yogurt can totally do double duty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    A magical blend of yogurt, lemon, and Mediterranean spices makes this homemade Chicken Shawarma Wrap mouth-wateringly delicious.<\/span>Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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    CHICKEN & MARINADE<\/h4>\n