Garlic Chicken Wraps (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Shawarma
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom
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6 large garlic cloves, grated
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon ground turmeric
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2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
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2 teaspoons paprika
→ Garlic White Sauce
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3/4 cup plain yogurt
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1/4 cup mayo
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4 large garlic cloves, grated
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1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix
# Instructions:
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Toss the chicken thighs together with all the shawarma spices and ingredients in a big bowl or resealable bag. Seal it up, pop it in the fridge, and let it soak up flavor for at least 3 hours—or hold off for up to 24 hours for even better taste!
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Before cooking, pull the chicken out of the fridge about 20 minutes early so it can warm up a bit.
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Set your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on one side for 6-8 minutes until it gets caramelized and doesn’t stick. Flip and grill the other side 8-10 minutes until it hits an internal temp of 160°F.
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Use a cast iron pan heated over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 8-10 minutes to get a good crust, turn it over, and cook another 5-7 minutes until it reaches 160°F inside. Cook in batches if your pan gets crowded.
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Roast in a 425°F oven for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Finish it up under the broiler for 5 minutes so it’s nicely browned and slightly charred.
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Stir all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until creamy and smooth.
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Put the sliced, cooked chicken on a serving plate and spoon the garlic sauce on the side to enjoy.
# Notes:
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Feel free to skip mixing your spice blend by using a ready-made shawarma mix.
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Store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to 5 days. Rewarm in an oven set to 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
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Chicken thighs are best, but you could swap in breasts or bone-in chicken if you like.