Lebanese Chicken Wraps Recipes

LEBANESE CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts on a sheet of baking parchment, cover with another sheet of parchment, then flatten by bashing them with a rolling pin. Mix half the yogurt in a large bowl with half the lemon juice, the lemon zest, allspice, olive oil, garlic and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly, then stir in the chicken, making sure it is well coated in the mixture. Cover and chill for 30 mins to marinate.
• Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 mins each side or until cooked through (you may need to do this in batches). Transfer to a board and slice. Spread the rest of the yogurt over the wraps and fill with the pine nuts, cooked chicken, parsley, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle over the rest of the lemon juice and roll up. Put the wraps back on the griddle pan for 30 secs each side to lightly toast, then serve with a mixed salad.

LEBANESE CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Mix in chicken strips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Remove chicken from the bowl and arrange in a single layer on a broiling pan. Discard excess marinade.
• Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

LEBANESE CHICKEN WRAP SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large nonstick pan, heat oil and then add the chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, cumin, oregano and enough salt and pepper to taste. Make sure chicken is well cooked and browned.
• In a small bowl mix the mayo, lemon juice and garlic powder.
• Heat flour tortillas by steaming in microwave for 1 - 2 minute covered in a damp paper towel.
• Assemble wrap by placing one tortilla on a piece of aluminum foil, then fill with chicken, garlic mayo spread, and then top with the optional toppings of tomato, onion, lettuce and/or tahini sauce. Wrap closed with foil and twist foil end.

LEBANESE CHICKEN SHAWARMA (WRAPS/PLATTER/PLATE)

Steps:

• Finely chop the onion.
• Add all the marinade ingredients, including the onion, to a large bowl and mix well to combine.
• Cut the chicken into thin slices.
• Add the chicken slices to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with clingfilm/beeswax wrap and marinate for at least four hours or overnight (up to 24 hours maximum).Alternatively, you can marinate the chicken in a large Ziplock bag - but I find the bowl easier for wet marinades.
• When you're ready to cook the yogurt marinated chicken shawarma, heat a large skillet over medium heat.You shouldn't need to add any oil as there is already some in the shawarma marinade.
• Once hot, add the chicken and sauté, stirring often, until deep golden and fully cooked- this takes between 12-15 minutes usually.
• Other cooking methods:Grilled: When grilling the chicken shawarma, I'll oil the grates slightly to avoid sticking. You can use an electric grill (over medium-high heat) or charcoal BBQ and grill for about 3-4 minutes on one side, turning and cooking until nicely charred and cooked through. If using a grill, it's best to cook the chicken with the lid down. You can use a thermometer to check the internal temp is 160ºF/71ºC - then remove and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.Roasted: Oven-roasted chicken shawarma is very hands-off, but I usually don't bother with chicken I've cut down into thin strips. If you want to, I recommend baking the chicken at 400ºF/200ºC for 10-15 minutes (depending on how large your chicken pieces are. If you're using large fillet-style pieces, then this is more likely to be 20-25 minutes). Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160ºF/71ºC. Optionally, use the broiler for more browning at the end and allow the chicken to rest for several minutes before serving.
• Once cooked, you can enjoy the Lebanese chicken shawarma in several ways (listed on the blog post); however, my favorite is making delicious chicken shawarma wraps.
• To do so, I like to use Lebanese-style thin pita bread (10-inches - also called Arabic bread). First, spread a layer of garlic sauce (toum), then load it up with gherkins, tomato slices, lettuce, and the chicken shawarma; optionally add some fries (either in the sandwich/wrap or on the side).Other optional toppings include red onion slices, pickled turnips, creamy hummus, chili sauce, tahini sauce, or a creamy yogurt-based shawarma sauce. More non-traditional additions include bell peppers, avocado, olives, or tzatziki.Top Tip: for a large gathering, I recommend setting up a chicken shawarma platter, pairing all the various toppings, dips, and sauces, with pita for wraps and grains/pita chips for shawarma bowls. That way, your guests can pick and choose what they want. Even better, for meat-free guests, you can provide this vegan mushroom shawarma or even traditional falafels!
• Make ahead: you can prepare the marinade 3-4 days in advance and leave the chicken to marinate for up to 24 hours. Alternatively, you can freeze the chicken shawarma before cooking. To do so, add the chicken and marinade to a large Ziplock bag, then freeze for up to 3 months - no need to marinade first as it will marinade as the chicken defrosts in your fridge before cooking. Storing: store any leftovers of the Lebanese chicken shawarma in an airtight container in the fridge for between 2-3 days OR in the freezer for up to 3 months (freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to container/Ziplock bag, to avoid sticking). Reheating: you can reheat the chicken shawarma either in the microwave (in 30-second intervals) or in a skillet (with a splash of water for moisture). Alternatively, enjoy the leftover Lebanese chicken shawarma cold on salads and pasta salads.

LEBANESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, oil, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, cumin,curry powder, sugar, mint and cayenne pepper/chilli powder in a small bowl.
• Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over;turn chicken to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes turning occasionally.
• Spray large heavy based frying pan with non-stick oil and stirfry chicken until cooked.
• Serve on Lebanese bread with hummus tabouli and salad.