Ingredients
– 1 kg (2 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
– 1 large garlic clove, minced
– 1 tablespoon ground coriander
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
– 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/2 teaspoon if you prefer less spice)
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 2 teaspoons salt
– Black pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 clove garlic, crushed
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Squeeze of lemon juice (use as needed for tang)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 to 5 Lebanese or pita breads or homemade soft flatbreads
– Sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg; amount as desired)
– Tomato slices (amount as desired)
– Finely sliced red onion (amount as desired)
– Shredded cheese (optional; amount as desired)
– Hot sauce of choice (optional; amount as desired)
Instructions
1-Combine the marinade ingredients 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large ziplock bag.
2-Add the chicken 1 kg (2 lb) of boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets to the bag, seal it while removing excess air, and massage to coat each piece thoroughly.
3-Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours; a minimum of 3 hours works if youβre in a rush.
4-Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic crushed, 1 teaspoon cumin, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
5-Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat or preheat a BBQ grill.
6-Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on one side until nicely charred; turn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.
7-Remove the chicken and let it rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes.
8-Slice the chicken and serve it with 4 to 5 Lebanese or pita breads or homemade soft flatbreads, sliced lettuce, tomato slices, finely sliced red onion, the yogurt sauce, and any optional extras like shredded cheese or hot sauce.
9-Assemble the wraps by spreading the yogurt sauce on the flatbread, adding sliced lettuce, tomato slices, sliced chicken, and rolling it up.
Last Step:
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π Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat; chicken breast can be used but needs thin slicing and quick cooking.
β³ Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor; at least 3 hours is required.
π₯ Cooking on stovetop or BBQ ensures better caramelization than baking, though baking at 425Β°F (220Β°C) for 20-25 minutes is an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating: 3 to 24 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating and Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sodium: 918 mg
- Fat: 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Protein: 32.9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
