Chicken Shawarma Wrap is the ideal meal for a quick bite on the go or to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Succulent chicken shawarma, marinated in a blend of yogurt, dill, turmeric, and lime juice, wrapped with Caesar salad inside the warm naan bread. Beware, with just one squeeze, the juices from this flavorful wrap spill out from every corner!
In this post, you'll find a delicious recipe for a Chicken Shawarma Wrap with Caesar Salad. The chicken is marinated overnight to ensure tender, juicy pieces, perfectly wrapped up with crisp Caesar salad.
Why You Should Try This Chicken Shawarma Recipe:
- It is totally different: Who else is searching for a unique and delicious recipe? Combining two classic recipes into one is the most original idea ever!
- Bursting with Flavor: Our chicken shawarma is marinated overnight in a blend of yogurt, dill, turmeric, and lime juice, ensuring each bite is packed with bold and aromatic flavours.
- Perfectly Juicy Chicken: Marinating the chicken overnight guarantees juicy, plump chicken pieces that are bursting with flavour.
- Crisp Caesar Salad: The addition of Caesar salad adds a refreshing crunch to every bite, balancing out the rich and savoury flavours of the chicken shawarma.
My favourite on the go meal!
Honestly, I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is my favorite go-to meal when I need something quick and delicious! With the chicken marinating overnight, all I have to do is grill it and toss together the Caesar salad. And the best part? It only takes 30 minutes!
I not only make this for my family at home but also for special occasions because it's so easy, simple, and tasty. Here are some special occasions where I always bring this chicken shawarma:
- Picnics: Whether we're camping or at the park, I love bringing my own food. This chicken shawarma is perfect because it's already individually wrapped. I just pack some extra Caesar salad dressing for dipping.
- Road trips: When we're on the road, it's easy to forget about healthy meals as we rush to our next destination. These wraps are prepped and ready to go. The kids can unwrap them and enjoy a healthy meal without any fuss. It beats anything you can find at a corner store.
- School lunch: Forget plain sandwiches, this is the next best thing. Kids get their protein, carbs, and vegetables all in one delicious wrap. It's every mom's dream, isn't it?
- Camping: Whether you prepare it before the trip or during, this meal is perfect for camping because there's hardly any cleanup involved. Who wants to spend their camping trip doing dishes?
What Makes This Recipe Different and Better:
- Naan Bread: Instead of traditional pita bread, we use soft and fluffy naan bread as the wrap for our chicken shawarma. This naan bread adds a deliciously chewy texture and a hint of sweetness that perfectly complements the savoury chicken and crisp salad.
- Caesar Salad: While traditional chicken shawarma wraps often include basic lettuce and tomatoes, our recipe takes it up a notch by adding crisp and flavorful Caesar salad inside the wrap. The combination of crunchy romaine lettuce, tangy Caesar dressing, and salty Parmesan cheese adds a deliciously fresh and savoury element to the dish.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home and requires just a few simple ingredients. With a little bit of marinating and some quick assembly, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Natural Yogurt
Marinating chicken in yogurt helps tenderize the meat, making it juicy and flavorful. The acidity of the yogurt breaks down proteins in the chicken, resulting in a tender texture, while also infusing it with the flavours of any added spices or herbs. Additionally, yogurt helps to keep the chicken moist during cooking, especially when grilling, preventing it from drying out.
Dill
Dill is often used in chicken shawarma recipes for its distinct flavour and aroma. It adds a fresh and slightly tangy taste to the dish, complementing the other spices and ingredients in the marinade. Additionally, dill contributes to the overall Mediterranean flavour profile of chicken shawarma, enhancing its authenticity.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a key ingredient in chicken shawarma marinade for several reasons. Firstly, the acidity in lemon juice helps to tenderize the chicken, making it more juicy and flavorful. Secondly, lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavour to the marinade, enhancing the overall taste of the dish. Finally, lemon juice also helps to balance the other flavours in the marinade, creating a well-rounded and delicious chicken shawarma.
Turmeric
Tumeric adds both flavour and colour to the dish. It contributes a warm, earthy flavour and a vibrant yellow hue to the chicken, enhancing its overall appearance and taste. Additionally, turmeric is known for its health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a nutritious addition to the marinade.
Garlic
Garlic enhances flavours in anything and this recipe is no exception. Garlic helps elevate the flavour and brings out the chicken flavour and all the spice and herbs added to the marinate.
Caesar Salad Dressing
You can use any store-bought Caesar salad, but we particularly enjoy the Costco brand. While most Caesar salad dressings are okay, a secret weapon to elevate the flavor is stirring in some lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Give it a try, and you'll never go back!
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Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Ingredients
Chicken Shawarma
- ½ kg chicken meat (can be chicken breast, chicken leg, or assorted) 1.1 pounds of chicken meat
- 1 cup natural yogurt no sugar
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6-8 large naan bread or tortilla wraps
Caesar Salad
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Caesar salad dressing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- With a clean chopping board, slice the chicken into medium size cubes. They need to be large enough to be on skewers. About 1 inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, grated garlic, dill, cumin, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced chicken thighs and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and place it on a plate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, Caesar salad dressing, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.
- To assemble the wraps, warm the pita bread or tortilla wraps according to package instructions. Place a generous amount of Caesar salad on each wrap, then top with the grilled chicken shawarma slices.
- Roll up the wraps tightly, folding in the sides as you go. Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately.
